What is first out of tool?

The first phase is called “first out of tool” (FOT). This is the first time we inject molten plastic into the mould. We test whether the mould closes perfectly, whether there is sufficient cooling, whether the product comes out neatly and whether there are any flashes, airtraps or deformations.

What is T1 sample?

Perhaps I’m not being clear – ‘T1’ is a term widely used by toolmakers and mechanical designers for the first samples from the tool presented to a customer for review.

What is fot in product development?

First out of tool (FOT): a milestone in the development process of your plastic product. 25 March 2020. Project manager Quinten Pattinama says there is something magical about the first time that plastic is injected into a new mould. “The product truly comes to life at that moment.

What is off tool part?

Off Tool: (Production Tooling) – When a part is said to be “Off Tool” it is required that the part be manufactured using the exact tooling which will be used for long-term production.

What is T0 and T1 sample?

While the T0 sample is usually put together just to ensure the mold works as it’s expected to, the T1 sample refers to the first instance in which an injection-molded is put together in its entirety, complete with surface finishes.

What is T0 sample?

In the injection moulding world, a T0 sample is the very first part from the tool, and establishes that it is capable of moulding something.

What is T0 T1 T2?

The apartments are classified in types T0, T1, T2, etc., that define the number of separate bedrooms. So a T0 means a studio apartment (no separate bedrooms, with bedroom and sitting room combined in the same single room), while a T2 means an apartment with two separate bedrooms (plus a living room).

What is off tool sample?

off-tool sample (OTS) Initial sample created using production tooling. Used to check design and ‘tune’ tooling prior to making production quantities. Common to have at least 2 generations of OTS (OTS1, OTS2, etc.) as first OTS will often not have cosmetic finishes applied to tool.

What does OTS mean in manufacturing?

Procurement Type Describes how a part is bought or made, typically OTS (off-the-shelf) or MTS (made-to-specification). In some cases the part may be built in house or outsourced from a vendor.

What is mold validation?

The Injection Mold Validation Procedure is used to develop and verify a mold-process which is capable of achieving critical part dimensions and tolerances. The procedure provides detailed instruction for tooling development and validation.