When customizing OEM pumps, how to evaluate supplier MOQ, tooling cost, and lead time?
• Confirm OEM MOQ; casting tooling usually requires 50-100 units minimum.
• Tooling cost quoted separately for sand or investment casting, negotiable amortization.
• Lead time includes 4-6 weeks for tooling and 6-8 weeks for first batch.
• Require first article samples for dimensional and performance verification.
• Contract must specify tooling ownership and future price adjustment mechanism.
• Tooling cost quoted separately for sand or investment casting, negotiable amortization.
• Lead time includes 4-6 weeks for tooling and 6-8 weeks for first batch.
• Require first article samples for dimensional and performance verification.
• Contract must specify tooling ownership and future price adjustment mechanism.