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LoganNime
Long time lurker, first time poster...
I'm looking for some definitions of what can reasonably be expected from T0 and T1 samples produced from new mould (mold) tools.
My understanding is that T0 is the very first part from the tool, and establishes that it is capable of moulding something.
T1 should effectively be correct to the original design data, and be good enough quality to carry out a first article inspection - it might not be in the correct colour, and would not have the correct surface texture. Any changes beyond that point would either be because the tool/part did not match the original data (toolmaker's responsibility), or because testing the part has highlighted a problem with the original design (designer's responsibility).
If T1 samples are approved, the tool can have the correct surface texture applied and be prepared for export, or production.
Can anyone confirm that my assumptions are correct or not, or expand on a typical sampling and approval programme?
Thank you.
I'm looking for some definitions of what can reasonably be expected from T0 and T1 samples produced from new mould (mold) tools.
My understanding is that T0 is the very first part from the tool, and establishes that it is capable of moulding something.
T1 should effectively be correct to the original design data, and be good enough quality to carry out a first article inspection - it might not be in the correct colour, and would not have the correct surface texture. Any changes beyond that point would either be because the tool/part did not match the original data (toolmaker's responsibility), or because testing the part has highlighted a problem with the original design (designer's responsibility).
If T1 samples are approved, the tool can have the correct surface texture applied and be prepared for export, or production.
Can anyone confirm that my assumptions are correct or not, or expand on a typical sampling and approval programme?
Thank you.