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4 Questions to Ask a Spring Manufacturer by Britton Connell
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4 Questions to Ask a Spring Manufacturer |
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Choosing a spring manufacturer is one of the hardest things you have to do within your business. Whether you go online or offline, you will find a number of manufacturers, even within one region of the country. To be sure you get a quality product at an affordable price, there is a variety of questions you will need to ask the manufacturer. These four questions will help you to eliminate problems and obtain the products you need for your own business. What Metals/Alloys Do You Offer? Every spring manufacturer will work with a variety of different metals and alloys. The most common ones include stainless steel and titanium. Depending upon the environment that your springs will operate in, you may need to explore a variety of different alloys. It is up to the manufacturer to tell you about what each of them are capable of handling so that you can choose one that will not corrode, dissolve, or otherwise become damaged during regular use. Do You Have an Engineering Department? Asking about an engineering department is critical when you need something customized. You don't want to get into a situation where you are purchasing off-the-shelf springs when they are not meeting your particular requirements. An engineering department will allow you to speak to engineers, work with professionals on a design, and discuss all of the unique aspects to your design so that you can get exactly what you require. This will save you money in the long run because you will not have to spend additional time tweaking the springs to meet your needs. Who are Your Other Clients? Find out about some of the other clients so that you can learn about the company and their commitment to excellence. If there are a number of large clients, this can say a lot about a spring manufacturer. If you cannot find reviews about the company online, you may want to ask for references – and call some of these references to speak to the procurement officer involved to learn about quality, customer service, and overall value. What are Your Costs? Springs that you order from a spring manufacturer. Are you going to be charged solely on the spring, is there shipping and handling involved? Do you have design costs if there is something being customized? You need to get a thorough estimate when you begin working with a manufacturer to avoid surprises once you receive an invoice. If you plan on purchasing in bulk, you will want to identify this early on so that a manufacturer has the opportunity to provide you with a discount. If no discount is offered up, you will want to ask about it. Taking the time to ask questions is one of the best things that you can do. You never want to get into a situation where you are purchasing without learning about the company. A spring manufacturer can help you dramatically – but only if you take the time to learn about them. You have plenty of options within the marketplace, so there is no need to settle with the first manufacturer that you come across.
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