Learn how MET Plastics' in-house tooling capabilities allowed them to, not only help an Aerospace OEM facing quality issues, but reduce costs in this case study. Make sure to visit metplastics.com to learn more about MET Plastics.

1. Tooling Transfer
Project Challenge
A MET Plastics Case Study

2. Aerospace OEM
MET Plastics Tooling Transfer Challenge
Customer was having significant
quality issues with their current
supplier
Quickly needed to find new
supplier

3. Capability Requirements
MET Plastics Tooling Transfer Challenge
Large Tooling Transfer
20 molds to produce 45
parts with minimal cost
impact
Assessment
Address quality issues
OEM had with current
supplier
Low Volumes
Run low volumes as
low as 100/year on
several parts

4. MET Plastics
Solution
MET Plastics Tooling Transfer Challenge
In-house tooling allowed for a smooth
mold transfer process
Completed a thorough inspection &
mold cleaning
Corrected quality issues
Provided recommendations to optimize
molding process

5. Exceeding Customer
Expectations
MET Plastics Tooling Transfer Challenge
MET Plastics' engineers, process
technicians, and mold makers
worked on sampling & discovered
ways to reduce process costs for the
Aerospace OEM

6. Above Average
Results
MET Plastics Tooling Transfer Challenge
Lower process costs
Lower part cost
Quality issues eliminated
Developed stocking program
Less down time

7. MET Plastics is an AS9100 certified plastic injection
molding company based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
To learn more about MET Plastics' capabilities visit
metplastics.com