One of the key factors in tool manufacture is the amount of metal removed – less is better. As more metal is removed, the life of the product is shortened, requiring more frequent replacement. Because we remove the least possible amount of material, your tools will last longer.
Of all the manufacturing tools, the lathe is probably the oldest power tool. Dating back to ancient Egypt, foot-powered models have been in continuous use until the development of the steam engine and then the electric motor.
A family mold is one in which more than one cavity is cut into a mold so that multiple parts of the same material can be manufactured during a single cycle. Unlike a multi-cavity mold, each cavity in a family mold creates a different part.
When our customers need specially decorated or structural metal sheets for siding and roofing manufactured, we recommend roll forming. It can meet exact specifications at speeds of up to 100 feet per minute.
Does your team require a prototype before the full go-ahead is given? Once we have the initial design in place, we can manufacturer prototypes as needed and can make any needed adjustments after testing.
There are a staggering number of processes that manufacturers use to make their goods, but these can be grouped into six main categories. These are: additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing), casting, forming, joining, machining and molding.
In addition to providing manufacturing processes, we can help you with identifying the best materials, either metal or plastic, for any given part and application. We can also work with an existing design or take your idea and help you develop it.
Blow molding of plastic parts typically involves HDPE (high-density polyethylene), LDPE (low-density polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), or PP (polypropylene). There are three manufacturing processes associated with blow molding – Stretch, Intrusion, and Extrusion.
Because stainless steel is completely recyclable, sixty percent of the content in any given item made from stainless steel is recycled. In addition, recycled scrap steel can be reprocessed into stainless steel.
Our manufacturing services can help keep costs down – for both you and your clients. Our goal is maximum efficiency of any process or system, combining the lowest manufacturing and operating costs with minimal consumption of natural resources.
In environments where sterility is crucial, stainless steel is the best material to use when manufacturing items. Because it doesn't facilitate the growth of bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms, its an ideal material for medical, food, and other industries that must control contamination.
When parts are manufactured using a toothed tool, the process is known as broaching. It can be used as one component of a complex set of process, or it can be employed as a standalone function.
Fiberglass is a preferred material in the manufacture of boat hulls. It's light weight and superior strength helps hulls and other sections perform at a higher level than similar products made from aluminum or steel.
Cylindrical parts can be manufactured using centrifugal casting. In this process, a permanent mold is created and its interior walls coated with a refractory ceramic. The mold is rotated at a high speed while molten metal is poured in; the centrifugal forces drive the metal towards the walls of the mold.
The final stage of machining and manufacturing is grinding. During this process, not only are the rough edges, spurs, and burrs removed, but also the uniformity of each part and the final tolerances are checked.
Fiberglass products can be contoured for any application during manufacture. In addition, they can be smooth, ribbed, textured, or shaped in innumerable ways. Fiberglass has excellent fire-retardant properties and resists UV degradation.
Choosing between 300 series and 400 series stainless steel in manufacturing processes should be done carefully. 300 series stainless steel has nickel added and is not magnetic. The additive in 400 series stainless is chromium, which is.
For the manufacture of molded products that are light but rigid, such as piping, car body parts, or musical instrument parts, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is one of the more popular and reliable thermoplastics on the market.
In applications where salt can attack metal parts and components, consider upgrading to parts manufactured from 316 stainless steel. While the material may pit, it doesn't effect its strength or structural integrity.
Fiberglass is extremely versatile and works well with other products – especially recycled materials. When combined with recycled wood or plastic, it can be used to manufacture planks, siding, and other construction materials that are durable and safe.
For manufactured products that require complicated bending, turns, or shaping, compression bending is used. Rotary draw bending is the most common process and is used for creating bends and angles of up to 180° in tubing.
When England developed the power loom, the English government declared it treason to reveal the information to anyone outside the country. The United States acquired the secrets when Samuel Slater memorized plans for one before he was smuggled out of England.
Blow molding of plastic parts in manufacturing typically involves HDPE (high-density polyethylene), LDPE (low-density polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), or PP (polypropylene). There are three processes associated with blow molding – Stretch, Intrusion, and Extrusion.
Metal stamping refers to the processes of metal forming using a press during manufacture. Pressure is applied with a stamping machine to the surface of a sheet or strip of metal for embossing, coining, blanking, or pressing the material.
Does your design team require a prototype before the full go-ahead for manufacturing is given? Once we have the initial design in place, we can produce the prototypes as needed and can make any needed adjustments after testing.
Metal stamping in manufacturing refers to the processes of metal forming using a press. We apply pressure with a stamping machine to the surface of a sheet or strip of metal, embossing, coining, blanking, or pressing the surface.
Complex, three-dimensional plastic parts can be manufactured using SL, or stereolithography. In this process, an ultraviolet laser is focused on a liquid thermoset resin, turning it into a solid. As it is drawn along a two-dimensional pattern, it layers to create a three-dimensional object.
Creating parts from steel, bronze, plastics, titanium, aluminum, exotic alloys, and other materials is well within our manufacturing scope. Whether you need grinding, slitting, boring, drilling, or another type of processing, we can deliver.
The tooling costs that are inevitable in manufacturing can be quite high, so manufacturers have to carefully consider their setup. This means that they may forego a particularly effective manufacturing technique in favor of something less-costly if the end result is just as satisfactory.
CNC machining has some significant advantages. It can be programmed to handle high-production cycles while delivering uniform results with minimal labor requirements making it exceptionally cost-effective.
Our extensive fabricating and manufacturing processes will create metal products for countless uses. From construction to decoration, our goal is to meet our customers' exact specifications.
Unlike a lathe, when material is placed in a milling machine it doesn't turn. Instead, the cutting tool rotates and is applied to the material. Milling is most effective for slotting, making pockets, holes, or reducing the size of an item.
Because of our precision manufacturing processes and adherence to rigid quality control standards we are able to precisely meet all design tolerances regardless of the number of items needed in any production run.
CNC machining and manufacturing has several advantages, with speed and accuracy being the primary ones. When programmed, it can turn multiple hand wheels simultaneously, so that 3-D cuts, as well as straight and curved cuts can be made.
Barrels and drums used for storing and shipping hazardous materials must have a UN rating. The rating does not have a bearing on manufacturing characteristics; it only provides information on the type of drum or barrel and what standards it needs to meet.
CNC Swiss lathes use one or two primary spindles as well as a comparable number of secondary spindles for highly accurate tolerances. This process can be used in either metal or plastics manufacturing with no loss of accuracy between.
Because we rigidly adhere to precise manufacturing standards and techniques during production, interchangeability among comparable parts is increased, quality is improved, and waste is reduced. All of which result in a significant lowering of production costs.
For low friction manufacturing applications like locks, zippers, valves, ammunition casing, and the like, working in brass will deliver the results you're after. In addition, it is also a cost-effective option in certain plumbing and electrical applications.
Choose the shape and form of the metal based on your needs and equipment. Select rolls, ingots, rods, tubing, or other forms that are easiest for you to use and that produce the least amount of waste.
Using a process called nesting, we can stamp more than one part at a time in a stamping press. This process helps control material and manufacturing costs to keep production overhead costs under control.
Non-ferrous metals used in casting typically fall into two categories, aluminum alloys and copper alloys but there are exceptions. Melting temperature, fluidity, ductility or brittleness, appearance, and weight need to be considered during selection.
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CRFP) composites combine stiffness and strength with design flexibility and reduced weight, making them excellent options for a variety of manufacturing projects. Composites also have superior corrosion and wear resistance – perfect for harsh environs.
Installing a residential elevator not long after you buy a home will increase the building’s value significantly and make it more appealing to a greater range of people when the time comes for you to sell.
A family mold is one in which more than one cavity is cut into a mold so that multiple parts of the same material can be produced during a single cycle. Unlike a multi-cavity mold, each cavity in a family mold creates a different part.
Roped hydraulic elevators are named for the type of drive. Roped - or simply - hydraulic drives use a 1:2 ratio for the hydraulic piston and aircraft cable, which helps lift. The ratio means for every foot of piston travel, the cab travels two.
Traction elevators are a great option if you’re looking to install the elevator in a high-rise building, meaning fifty or more feet tall. Traction elevators aren’t limited by building height and can reach speeds of 2,000+ feet/minute, ensuring reliable and quick movement of tenants.
The grooves in the step plates of an escalator are for more than allowing continual movement of an escalator. They also help prevent slipping. While daily sweeping works well most of the time, monthly scouring to remove built up mud and other contaminants is also needed.
It’s doesn’t matter whether your building is two stories or 10, most people hate using the stairs. If you want to ensure that tenants and their visitors stay happy with your building, you may want to consider adding an elevator to the property.
Did you know that wheelchair accessible elevators only need a space of about 5 feet by 5 feet for the cabin? Even for smaller homes and smaller spaces, a suitable residential elevator can be installed to help with getting around the home.
If you are ever stuck in an elevator, staying inside the elevator is actually the safest place to be. You should ring the alarm and utilize the emergency telephone if the elevator is equipped with one. Don’t try to leave a stuck elevator on your own.
In buildings with newer elevator alarm systems, pressing the help button immediately connects passengers to a trained elevator maintenance and installation technician. Often the technician can walk them through the required steps to safely exit the elevator.
Your elevator may be using more energy than you realize. Let us refit it with energy saving LED bulbs or more efficient fluorescents. Panel lights also need periodic maintenance to keep them bright.
In buildings with newer elevator alarm systems, pressing the help button immediately connects passengers to a trained elevator maintenance and installation technician. Often the technician can walk them through the required steps to safely exit the elevator.
Special elevator traffic simulation software can be used to model complex traffic patterns.
One thing to monitor with your elevators is the callout rate, or the number of unplanned service outages during a set time period. This can help you determine if more frequent maintenance needs to be done or if it’s time to consider a replacement.
Your elevator may be using more energy than you realize. Let us refit it with energy saving LED bulbs or more efficient fluorescents. Panel lights also need periodic maintenance to keep them bright.
In buildings with newer elevator alarm systems, pressing the help button immediately connects passengers to a trained elevator maintenance and installation technician. Often the technician can walk them through the required steps to safely exit the elevator.
Elevators are required to follow National Safety codes. Elevators are set now with safety features to prevent the elevator from moving and interlocks that keep doors from opening while the cab is in motion.
If your building utilizes freight elevators, make sure employees pay close attention to the weight capacity, and remind them to consider the weight of any people who travel with equipment. For greatest safety, send the equipment to its destination alone, and have someone meet it there.
Special elevator traffic simulation software can be used to model complex traffic patterns.
One thing to monitor with your elevators is the callout rate, or the number of unplanned service outages during a set time period. This can help you determine if more frequent maintenance needs to be done or if it’s time to consider a replacement.
Your elevator may be using more energy than you realize. Let us refit it with energy saving LED bulbs or more efficient fluorescents. Panel lights also need periodic maintenance to keep them bright.