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Our Process
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A Team Working For You
Our expert staff proactively communicates their decision making processes to ensure that you have a clear idea of how your program is progressing. These experts will guide you from concept to production, ensuring a transparent working relationship and educating you on the development of your custom solenoid or valve.
One-piece flow, lean manufacturing and rigorous in-house testing ensure that your solution is delivered on time with unmatched consistency and durability. If any questions or concerns arise, engineers and support staff can be easily reached so deadlines and expectations stay on track.
TLX Technologies works diligently to keep you informed throughout the entire design, development, production and delivery phases of your project.
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Initial Review
Our engineering team works directly with you to determine the viability of your program and identify the best solution based on your specifications.
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Quote
Quotes include all costs related to your project - tooling, prototype, piece part, production and project specific costs.
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Design Review & Prototyping
Our engineering team reviews the design with you and makes any adjustments needed. Prototypes are built according to design specifications for testing.
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Testing
Prototypes are tested according to your specifications, with all relevant test data provided to you for evaluation.
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APQP
DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, control plans and process flow diagrams are started to drive the product intent design.
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Pre-Production
Working drawings are developed for production. A second prototype build and a set of production parts are made from tooling and thoroughly tested.
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PPAP/Production
The final design along with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is developed and the new product enters production.
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Ongoing Improvements
Our team collaborates with you to continue making improvements to the product to best meet your needs, increasing efficiency and reducing cost.
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Technical questions? Ask our experts.
Email our engineering team to get experienced answers to your most challenging questions.