Lifecycle
The Tooling Lifecycle
Production tooling moves through a defined lifecycle from initial strategy through final decommissioning. Each stage carries distinct decisions, risks, and knowledge requirements. Explore resources by stage.
- 01
Strategy
Strategic planning phase of the tooling lifecycle.
Knowledge developing · 15 in progress
- 02
Design
Tool design phase.
Knowledge developing · 18 in progress
- 03
Build
Tool construction and build phase.
Knowledge developing · 19 in progress
- 04
Qualify
Tool qualification phase.
Knowledge developing · 14 in progress
- 05
Produce
Production phase.
Knowledge developing · 19 in progress
- 06
Maintain
Maintenance phase.
Knowledge developing · 28 in progress
- 07
Assess
Assessment and condition evaluation phase.
Knowledge developing · 22 in progress
- 08
Refurbish
Refurbishment phase.
Knowledge developing · 12 in progress
- 09
Replace
Replacement planning phase.
Knowledge developing · 13 in progress
- 10
Decommission
Decommissioning phase.
Knowledge developing · 10 in progress