Custom development
From drawing review to a part your team can approve.
Custom hardware gets easier to produce when fit, function, appearance and production requirements are discussed before tooling begins.
The five-stage path
A practical sequence for custom die-cast components.
The 2026 catalogue describes a five-stage workflow. The exact timing, quotation and acceptance criteria remain project-specific.
Start an RFQ- Design reviewRead the drawing, intended use and interfaces. Feedback can cover structure, function, pull direction, opening and closing, and spring behaviour.
- SamplingUse a suitable sample route to inspect appearance, dimensions and fit before the production direction is fixed.
- Tooling & trialMove the approved geometry into tooling and trial work, with attention to repeatability and the agreed finish path.
- Finish approvalReview plating colour, surface appearance and any custom colour direction against a physical reference.
- Production & assemblyPrepare the confirmed component and any required assembly steps for the order program.
A physical sample helps teams discuss visual proportion, fit and operation together.
Sample routes
Choose the first check that matches the question.
- 3D printingUseful for checking overall appearance, proportion and the feel of a concept before metal.
- CNC engravingUseful when a machined or engraved visual detail needs a direct review.
- Zinc-alloy sampleUseful for examining the intended metal form, interfaces and functional direction.
- Finish sampleUseful for aligning plating colour and surface expectations before approval.
Briefing a project
Send context that can be reviewed.
Drawings are helpful, but the finished product context makes engineering feedback more precise.
| Include | What to show | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing or reference | Key dimensions, tolerances if already defined, and a photo or sketch of the surrounding product. | Clarifies the interface and prevents a category name from hiding a fit problem. |
| Function | Lock, adjust, attach, swivel, protect or decorate. | Defines which movement and strength questions should be discussed. |
| Material direction | Zinc alloy, copper, iron, stainless steel or open to recommendation. | Creates a starting point for process and finish discussion. |
| Surface reference | Plating colour, sample part, colour reference or visual target. | Makes finish approval a visible step rather than an assumption. |
| Quantity | Expected order quantity, first sample quantity and any phased launch plan. | Allows the quotation to reflect the actual program; catalogue MOQ starts from 500 pcs. |
Questions worth asking early
Good hardware conversations are specific.
Before production, agree what the part must do and how it will be checked. This keeps a finish discussion from hiding a structural requirement, and keeps a drawing review connected to the end product.
Project boundary: A general product-family page cannot promise a universal dimension, lead time, price or performance result. Those details should be confirmed against the drawing, sample and approved order requirements.