Prototypes
To shorten the lead time for components and system development projects, Ovako has developed an approach to support with prototypes.
To shorten the lead time for components and system development projects, Ovako has developed an approach to support with prototypes. Several types of industrial development projects can benefit from short lead times of tailored prototype deliveries. Forgings, bars and machined pre-components are our predominant prototype formats, but tube components such as precision blanks, as well as rolled rings, can also be delivered upon request. For some of our more common high performance steel grades, table is applicable. Through this service, customers can shorten their project lead times by several months or allow for more iterations in the system development process. For further information, please contact us on: solutions@ovako.com
Prototype deliveries for high performance steel grades
| Express | Short | Normal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgings | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| Prerequisites | Advance notice to forging shop to book capacity Smaller quantity or limited number of set-ups Bars in stock Delivery direct to customer from forging shop | Advance notice to forging shop to book capacity Bars in stock Delivery to customer from Hällefors | Bars not in stock, rolling and finishing required |
| Bars | 3-5 days | 4-6 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| Prerequisites | Bars in stock Small quantity only Cutting within 48-72 h | Billets / ingots available or bars from running production Priority given to production order | New melt or billets / ingots available No priority to production order |
