product design phase
Build to print
Do you already have an existing and validated product design and are you looking for a reliable partner for serial production?
Along with our product engineers your drawings will be discussed. During this process, the product engineers will provide you with the necessary advice to ensure time and cost savings. You remain in control and the specialists at VDL VDS are available to answer all your questions..
Build to SPec
Do you have a rough sketch, an incomplete product drawing, or just an idea in your head? Our product engineers are ready to brainstorm with you and develop and translate your wishes into a complete product drawing.
Together with our product engineers, you will work toward a producible final design. This final design is then subjected to a feasibility study to validate the theoretical approach.
tooling design phase
Once your design has been finalized, our product engineers and tooling specialists will translate your product drawing into a tooling design. The designed production tooling ensures a stable productionproces and the manufacturing of a reproducible product.
The production process is also determined in consultation with you. A decision is made about which production processes are needed to produce your product. If necessary, our process engineers are involved at this stage to investigate whether automation or robotization can help minimize the costs and increase output and quality. If desired, you can also receive prototype parts at this stage.
production phase
Normally, the first step in our process chain consists of deep drawing or stamping a metal part. The tool has been designed and assembled in the previous phase. Before the tool is released for series production, you will first receive 'First Out of Tool parts'. These parts are intended for your validation and approval and for optimizing our process. During this process, you will be in contact with our quality engineers. In consultation with you, we will determine which aspects need to be adjusted or improved.
Once we have reached mutual agreement, the tool is released for serial production.
Additional information:
aDDitional processes (optional)
VDL VDS also provides additional processing of your metal parts. This can consist of one or more different methods. These methods are carried out in-house. We can also provide finishing treatments, such as surface treatments, using carefully selected partners.
Additional processing may or may not be carried out using automation and robotization, as agreed in the previous phase. On the one hand, multi-purpose automation such as packaging machines, lifting aids, and/or automatic feed systems can be used. On the other hand, there is the option of customization, which means that your product is manufactured using a project-specific automation line.
In summary, VDL VDS is a flexible partner and a one-stop shop for all your needs.
All processing methods at a glance:
Delivery phase
With the help of the automatic packaging systems, it is possible to produce directly, with the correct quantity, in the final packaging. VDL VDS uses customer-specific packaging. This means that the customer determines the packaging in which the products are delivered. VDL VDS plays an advisory role in this process, recommending the most sustainable and efficient packaging and filling level possible.
Our advanced digital system integrates seamlessly with EDI. Thanks to our in-house Lean Specialists, we keep stocks to a minimum in all locations without compromising delivery performance. Just-in-time deliveries are also possible.
As a one-stop shop, VDL VDS can also handle your transport. We use carefully selected and certified transport companies, that operate in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards. International transport is also possible.
Do you have a question or are you looking for additional information?