DIE SERVICES
NAAT can provide a wide range of services including simulation, die design, die sourcing, program management, homeline support and engineering changes. Our die services are performed locally in North America at low-cost country pricing.
The following few examples highlight the benefits you can expect when using NAAT:
North American Program Managers • Communication within US time zones • Minimal oversea traveling time & costs • Minimal tryout press time • Reduced items subject to tariff
Engineering
Research & Development
Design & Simulation
- Application R&D on AHSS, UHSS, and 3rd Gen Steels
- Advanced Tooling Design & Analysis for exotic grades
- Manufacture prototype parts
- R&D on Aluminum Hot Stamping
- Formability & Springback Simulations
- Die Process Layout & Design
- Blank Size Optimization
- Tonnage Calculation
- 3D Modeling
- Reverse Engineering
- Transfer Die Interference Check
- Transfer Bar & Gripper Design
- Material Type Optimization for Process Verification
- Die Design Standard Optimization
- Piece Price Calculation
- Die Cost Estimation
- Press Selection
- Die Simulation Validation
- OEM Technical Feasibility Review
- Die Section Replacement
- Die Component Replacement
- Eng Change Design & Implementation
- CAD data overlay & comparison
- Die Process Reduction
- Blank Size Reduction
- Blank Nesting Optimization
Supply Chain Management
Material Supply
- Spot-buy Material in China and Deliver Globally to Customers for Tooling Tryout or Mass Production
- Process Mill Orders in China and Deliver Material to Overseas Customers for Mass Production or Tooling Tryout
- Material Distribution in Asia
- Material Type: Regular Steel, High-Strength Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Tailor Welded Blanks, etc.
- Transportation Type: Land Transportation, Air Freight, Sea Freight by Container or Bulk
- Delivery Terms: Ex-work, CIF, DAP and DDP
- Provide Import and Export Services to Customers
- Independent Accredited Third Party Lab Testing for Material
Global Product Sourcing
- Sourcing Parts, Components, and Assemblies
- Sourcing Dies and Check Fixtures
- Suppliers Search & Selection
- Suppliers Assessment
- Piece Price Quotations
- Tooling Quotation Analyses
- Contract Negotiation with Suppliers
- Logistics Planning
- Warehousing
- PPAP
- Material Testing
- Pilot Run
- Supplier On-Site Monitoring
On-Site Program Management
- Emergencies services in China for overseas customers
- Crisis Management
- Supplier Quality Spill Resolution
- Tooling Buyoff in China
- Supplier PPAP Assistance
- China Tool Shop On-Site Program Management
- Human Resources Support in China
- Quality Inspection Services
- Translation Services
Homeline Support
Homeline Support
- Homeline commissioning on customer site
- Provides homeline support throughout North America
- North American tooling expert
- No language barrier
- In-house – Maximum Press Tonnage 1200T, Bed Sizes 120” x 84”
- Local supply chain network – Maximum Press Tonnage 1500T, Bed Sizes 186” x 108”
- Local supply chain network – CNC Machining, Wire EDM, Heat Treat, Coating, etc.
Engineering Changes
- Post shipping engineering change supportv
- Production die engineering change support
- Make design changes and die sections in China
- Die sections are airlifted to US
- Finish die machining in US and install the die sections from China
- Die commissioning in US