Design

Concept or Designed

Whether your project is ‘all in your head’ or fully detailed on paper, we will be able to understand and add value. You will be able to see your thoughts or sketches take shape as the ‘Two Dimensional’ world meets the ‘Third’. Your designer will create ‘Three Dimensional’ components or assemblies of components allowing you the ability to move, rotate, zoom, section and measure your components in 3D space.

Communication

As with all elements of the manufacturing process, communication is key. We work closely with the client showing ‘real time’ progress using free-to-download 3D viewer software. This allows the client to oversee all work as it happens. Parts are shown with textures and colours applied giving a realistic appearance to your components on your computer in the office or at home.

Experience

Working with all industries including automotive, farming, domestic appliances, lighting, nuclear and petrochemicals our designers have a vast wealth of experience which they draw upon to build flesh to the bones of your ideas and concepts.

Why 3D?

Once complete, 3D files such as IGES, STEP and Parasolid can be used to create solid model prototypes, tool designs, cutter paths for tooling and detailed drawings used for consistency in manufacture and quality control. The 3D file gives the toolmaker our ‘exact requirements’ meaning they can manufacture tooling without error.

Errors are usually associated with 2D drawings due to the potential for interpretation of a drawing. If the interpretation is wrong the parts produced from the tooling may not fit together correctly or display a cosmetic appearance not in keeping with the design.

Our 3D files speak directly to the CNC machine that cuts the tool. 3D keeps all values set, if it’s there in the 3D it’s there in the tool, if it’s not in the 3D it’s not in the tool. With 3D comes automation allowing a significant amount of manual labour to be removed from the toolmaking process.

Efficient Design

Your designer will save you money by designing each component to do as much as possible, why use five components when three can do the same job better! Efficient design will considerably reduce tooling costs and often a designer can save the client far more than the design cost at the tooling stage.

Prototyping

There are many options when it comes to prototyping we provide the following services with two day turn around:

SLS-Selective Laser Sintering

This process uses a powder which is selectively sintered (heated and bonded) by a laser. The 3D file is sectioned by the computer to give layers, the powder is then subjected to laser played over its surface in the profile of this sectioned layer. The process is repeated to build the part layer by layer at a 0.1mm thickness.

SLA-Stereolithography

This process uses a liquid cured by ultraviolet light. The 3D file is sectioned by the computer to give layers, the liquid is then subjected to UV light played over its surface in the profile of this sectioned layer. The process is repeated to build the part layer by layer. This process has a 0.1mm accuracy.

FDM-Fused Deposition Modelling

A small injection nozzle driven by CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) deposits material. The 3D file is sectioned by the computer to give layers, the nozzle is then guided by the profile of this sectioned layer to deposit material to build that layer. The process is repeated to build the part layer by layer. This process has a 0.127mm – 0.254mm accuracy.

DIMM-Design Intent Material Machining

This process uses the design intent material in a solid block format, a CNC milling machine will then cut away the unwanted material to create the finished part. The component will then perform just as the injection moulded component would do in relation to its mechanical properties.

VC-Vacuum Casting

Using any of the above processes will give you a solid model good enough to use as a master to make a silicone mould from. This silicone tool can be used to make between 10 and 20 functional parts.

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Are you ready to bring your project to the next level? We’re here to help! At our company, we offer top-notch services that can take your ideas and turn them into reality.

If you have a clear vision of your project and would like to get started, request a quote today. Our team will work closely with you to provide a personalized quote that fits your needs and budget.

If you’re not quite sure what services you need, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have and help guide you through the process. Our goal is to make your project a success, and we’re committed to working with you every step of the way

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