IATF 16949 Tool tryout

Tool tryout is one of the process stages for manufacturing process approval. This stage is part of the 8.3  IATF requirement, namely 8.3.3.2 Manufacturing process design inputs and 8.3.5.2 Manufacturing process design output.

Typically consists of a sequence of sample production with the objective of making corrections in the tool and placing the part according to the drawing specification. If the customer determines a method to perform the tryout, for example, run@rate or batch production, it must be followed.