Die tryout explained: from first parts to buy-off
What happens at each tryout loop, what you should receive, how buy-off works and what home-line tryout involves before start of production.
What tryout is
Tryout is the stage where the assembled die runs on a press for the first time. The die makers adjust it until the parts meet the specification: shape, surface, holes, trim lines and springback.
Successive loops
Tryout runs in loops, often named T0, T1, T2 and so on. Each loop produces parts, which are measured on the CMM and the checking fixture. The die is corrected and tried again.
What you should receive
At each loop: the measurement report, photos or video of the die running, and the list of corrections in progress.
Buy-off
When parts meet the specification at the required rate, your team signs off the die, in our plant or remotely. The die is then packed and shipped.
Home-line tryout
On your press line, the die is tried again with your press, automation and coils. Our technicians can support this last step until start of production.
A project in mind?
Dies, a turnkey line or series production: tell us about your project and we will get back to you.