Sourcing stamping dies from China: risks and answers
Communication, time zones, quality, buy-off and modifications once the die is in Europe: the real risks of sourcing dies from China, and how we handle each one.
Why car makers and Tier 1s source dies from China
Chinese die makers combine large capacity, modern machining and competitive lead times. Many European programs now rely on them. The risks are known, and each one has an answer.
Communication and time zones
Risk: questions lost between languages and time zones. Our answer: a contact in Paris and project managers who speak French, English and Chinese, working across both time zones.
Quality and buy-off
Risk: a die that runs in the supplier’s plant but not on your press. Our answer: IATF 16949 plants, simulation before machining, tryout with measurement reports, buy-off with your team, and support during home-line tryout.
Modifications once the die is in Europe
Risk: an engineering change with the die thousands of kilometres away. Our answer: 3D updates and new components shipped to your plant, with the team that built the die.
Logistics
Risk: shipping delays and unclear costs. Our answer: the Incoterm you choose, FOB, DAP or DDP, planned from the start of the project.
A project in mind?
Dies, a turnkey line or series production: tell us about your project and we will get back to you.