Engineering & tooling
Connect your part requirements to a practical manufacturing approach. K-O provides design-for-manufacturability review, CAD support, reverse engineering, and in-house tool and die work for prototypes and production programs.
From requirement to process
Review geometry, material, tolerances, and production needs together. Design-for-manufacturability and value analysis help identify opportunities to simplify production, improve material use, review material alternatives, and manage part cost.
Develop CAD from drawings or review an existing part through reverse engineering. Establish the geometry and requirements needed to discuss tooling and manufacturing.
Connect prototype and production tooling to the manufacturing process, with die build, repair, and maintenance support. Part-verification and checking fixtures help carry the agreed requirements into production.
A current drawing or CAD file is helpful. If you are starting with a sample, identify the features and requirements that matter to its function.
| Bring to the review | What it helps establish |
|---|---|
| Drawing, revision & sample | Part geometry, critical features, and the current requirements, using metric or inch dimensions. |
| Material, finish & tolerances | Process options and the characteristics to verify. |
| Quantity & delivery schedule | Prototype needs, tooling approach, and production planning. |
| Assembly & quality requirements | Mating parts, connected operations, and required documentation. |
Engineering support focuses on manufacturability, tooling, and production planning. Agreed drawings and specifications define the part to be produced.
See our quality approachPrototype through production
Sampling, preliminary part review, capability studies, PPAP documentation, and production timing are planned around your program. APQP, process FMEA, control plans, and agreed test plans connect the part requirements to production readiness.
