Common use of Special Tooling Clause in Contracts

Special Tooling. (a) Unless otherwise herein agreed, special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and patterns (“Special Tooling”) used in the manufacture of said articles shall be furnished by and at the expense of Seller, shall be kept in good condition and, when necessary, shall be replaced by Seller without expense to Buyer. Buyer may at any time reimburse Seller for the cost of the special tooling and replacements and become the owner and entitled to the possession of same; (b) If the price stated on the face hereof includes separately the cost of any special tooling fabricated or acquired by Seller for the specific purpose of filing this order, such special tooling shall become the property of Buyer and, to the extent feasible, shall be properly identified by Seller as such. Seller shall at its own expense maintain such special tooling in proper working conditions during the period it is required for the performance of this order. When this order has been completed, such special tooling shall be disposed of as Buyer may direct.