Sourced a low-volume custom coupler program without a tooling charge.

Their annual volume on a custom 5,000 lb coupler fell below the Tier-1 MOQ; quoted tooling was $48k.

We matched their drawing to a mid-tier factory already running compatible geometry and negotiated absorption of the tool cost over a two-year volume commitment.

Program launched with zero upfront tooling. 23% unit-cost reduction vs. the prior U.S.-machined source.