Customers can design locks
according to their requirements that we refer as custom made locks. A customer
approaches a lock manufacturer to design a lock according to his need.
However, there is nothing called
“Off the Shelf" lock that will fit the needs of a customer. The customers should
present some ideas to how they want to make their lock in order of their
security and also the quantity required. Below are some important factors:
Type of HON Keys design that is required
The level of security required by
the lock
Type of materials required to
make the lock
Time limit required
Necessary tooling required
Once you are done with some early
questions then the estimate of lock cost and estimate of tooling cost should be
discussed but the major factor is the quantity that is needed. 5,000 to 10,000
is the standard initial run. The lock becomes less expensive if the number is
large.
Once they start the designing process drawings
of the lock are sent periodically to the customers unless they are satisfied
with what they want. Once the customer is satisfied with the design it is then
designed and made.
From there onwards a small run is
sent to the customer to ensure that it works according to them. At this point
you can make certain modifications. The main production run is started after
the approval of the customer.
During the production run of the ESP Lock the manufacturer will usually
preform quality control so that he can make sure the lock is within
specifications.
The above stated things may sound
like an easy process but it's not. It can take 6 to 9 months for a complex
design and at least 3 months for a simple design. The whole process can become
expensive when the design is complex.
Custom design locks are not
considered by many manufactures as they think that it disrupts their
manufacturing process. Many manufacturers require a very large up-front depositing
in order to cover their costs if the customer backs out.
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