New Product Introduction
Herold Precision Metals provides a comprehensive New Product Introduction (NPI) process, designed to guide your metal fabrication projects from concept to market-ready products seamlessly. Our approach combines early design consultation, prototyping, pre-production, and production to ensure the highest quality and efficiency.
New Product Introduction Process
Product definition and timelines established
Preliminary design
Material Selection and Feasibility
Initial Design Consultation
Manufacturing Method Analysis
Design for Manufacturing Enhancement
Tolerance analysis and design constraints
Prototype
Testing
Refinement
Production Launch
Feedback
Early Design Consultation
The journey begins with our early design consultation, where we collaborate with you to refine your project goals and objectives. Our experienced engineers provide invaluable guidance on:
Design Optimization for Manufacturability: Checking your design is practical and cost-effective.
Material Selection and Feasibility: Choosing the best materials for your application.
Tolerancing and Assembly Analysis: Precision engineering for flawless assembly.
Potential Cost-Saving Measures: Identifying opportunities to reduce expenses through DFM (design for manufacturing efforts).
By involving us early, you avoid costly rework and expedite your product’s time-to-market.
Prototype Development
Next, we bring your designs to life through our prototyping services. Our dedicated prototype work cells enable us to quickly fabricate custom parts and assemblies, allowing you to:
Validate Designs: Guarantee functionality and durability.
Test Fit and Function: Assess how prototypes integrate with other components.
Conduct Durability Testing: Verify performance under real-world conditions.
Prototyping is crucial for identifying and resolving design issues early, saving you time and resources. Our engineers seamlessly transition from prototype to full-scale production to meet your exact specifications.
Pre-Production
As we move into pre-production, our team smoothly transitions from design to manufacturing. Our pre-production services include:
Design Modification: Based on prototypes and prototype testing results.
First Article Inspection: Thorough checks to guarantee process capability and consistency.
This phase is essential for validating your product’s design and getting everything in place before full-scale production.
Production
With designs validated and pre-production completed, we move into the production phase. Our advanced manufacturing processes provide:
High-Quality Standards: Consistent and precise fabrication.
Efficient Production: Streamlined processes to meet deadlines.
Scalability: Capability to handle varying production volumes.
Versatile Services: From laser cutting and turret punching to welding and finishing, HPM can do it all.
Our commitment to quality and efficiency guarantees that your final product meets all specifications and market demands.
Get Started With The New Product Introduction Process
We leverage decades of engineering expertise to support your product’s entire lifecycle. From initial consultation to final production, our team is dedicated to delivering excellence every step of the way. Ready to bring your metal products to market? Request a quote and let us handle the details.