CNC Machining | Sydney

CNC as a Management Control

Before go through into greater detail of some areas that the CNC Machine imposes an influence, it is interesting to know that a CNC Machine is not a machine control, yet it can be used in management control. CNC is primarily an automatic machine. However, its capacity to enhance the production process also greatly increases the potential control that management has over the manufacture process. Management is concerned with planning, organizing and efficient usage of all factors and resources that are available. 

CNC and Design

When a component has to be manufactured, it first has to be designed. The adoption of CNC will immediately impose a certain influence on the design process. Detailed working drawings will be produced in accordance with accepted CNC conventions. The design process also will be influenced by the application of computers which is used to convert all designs created into data. Once the design is converted the data can be transmitted directly to the memory of the CNC machine tool ready for manufacturing.

CNC and Quality Control

Since the process is now automatic, better quality in terms of dimensional and geometrical accuracy is reached. Because of the uniformity of the products, the processes of fitting and assembly can possibly be streamlined. The decision to invest in CNC machine tool must not be taken on the basis of technology alone. It is important understand that if the management fails to acknowledge these additional benefits then the CNC installation will be less effective. The level of the benefits is dependent of the user. It is minimal when the CNC is used as a machine control and reach the maximum when the CNC is adopted as a management control. 

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ALNO Guidelines to Injection moulding (Part 2)

Wall thickness

The wall thickness of injection-moulded parts needs to be observed properly to avoid potential problems such as leaving sink marks and letting your part warp.  At ALNO we recommend different thicknesses depending on the material you are using and the eventual use of your final product. 

Surface finish

The finishes available to you at ALNO product services vary according to you intended use and can range from all ranges of cosmetic finishes, EDM or higher-end finishes.

Radii

ALNO uses an automated CNC milling process to create the mould for your parts.  However, some part edges will end up with a radius rather than a sharp corner or edge. This does not typically involve the need to change a model, but the designer should be aware of these before moulds are made. 

ALNO product services manufactures all your parts locally in our workshop on the New South Wales Central Coast.  We provide innovative solutions and high-speed solutions so contact us today for a quote.

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CNC Machining - 1st Class Quality

The team at ALNO Product Services offer CNC Machining with 1st Class Quality

CNC machines are pivotal for mass-producing exact components or products within a limited space of time.

Computerised machines that utilise numeric control to send precise commands to machinery that, in turn, crafts identical products constantly.

CNC machines are quickly becoming the step forward for a wide range of manufacturers looking to create high-quality products in a short space of time.

At ALNO Product Services, we combine top-of-the-range CNC machines with our helpful, qualified experts to deliver a service which promises the best results in the shortest time possible.

Offering CNC machining to clients in Sydney and the Central Coast, our team are able to deliver quality products for a wide range of firms operating across our state.

Whether industrial or commercial, we can deliver a significant amount of products within a short space of time.

Due to the nature of CNC machines, these products aren't under the risk of human error as other mass-manufactured products would be: Instead, the machines, thanks to precise calculations, can create a vast range of products and components in a range of materials within a short space of time, and without the risk of human error creating a faulty product or batch that could ultimately prove costly.

As the machines are highly accurate, it also means that less material is wasted during the crafting time, which means great savings for our customers.

With 20+ years experience of CNC machining, delivering consistent products quickly, we are the firm to turn to when you need products in a short lead time frame.

Whether you're looking for a large batch to deliver, or a one-off prototype as a test, we will gladly acquiesce to any request given to us, and are always happy to help our clients from the design process through to the creation of their product.

CNC Machining 

Precision Machining

If you are in need of a quick product, component or prototype, then don't hesitate to enquire to our friendly, experienced staff by contacting us

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ALNO Guidelines to Injection moulding (Part 1)

Injection molding

Injection molding, a very simple way to mass produce plastic parts but can also be a very tedious and time-consuming task. When you want a new plastic part through injection molding, ALNO product services provides a comprehensive injection molding solution. Before we make your mold however there are a few guidelines we ask you follow to ensure a high quality mold that can last you the entire life that you want to sell your plastic injection molded product.

Mold Size

Please communicate how large you want your part to be early into the manufacturing process. Our machines provide a large range of solutions but there are some limitations to the size of the mold that we can produce. Depth of the part, degrees for draft (angle) are also important considerations. You must also take note that deeper parts may be limited to a smaller outline.

Drafting the mold

The draft is a taper that needs to be applied to the faces of the part to stop it from being parallel to the motion of the opening of the mold. This keeps the part from being damaged due to scraping as the part is ejected out of the mold. Some draft recommendations are as follows:

• 0.5 degrees on all vertical faces is strongly recommended
• 2 degrees works well as a standard solution and in most circumstances
• 3 degrees is an industry minimum for when metal slides on metal
• 3 degrees is the recommended requirement for a light texture
• 5 or more degrees is the recommended requirement for a heavy texture

Tolerances for your injection molding part

For all of your injection molding needs at ALNO Product Services we can maintain high machining tolerances with an included resin tolerance, contact us or visit our website for more details.

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Planning to product: CNC machining process

A guide on the CNC machining process from planning to product.

At our company we take our client’s projects very seriously and we always strive for excellence. That’s why our process guidelines from planning to end product is so important. Our process is detailed and ensures both customer satisfaction and ease of manufacture.



Step 1. CAD drawing of final design is submitted to us


Step 2. A code for CNC machine is prepared


Step 3. The newly created code is uploaded onto the machine and start up tests are conducted


Step 4. A trial run is conducted to minimise losses and faulty parts


Step 5. We manufacture your final product


Step 6. We deliver your new product and provide ongoing support to ensure you are satisfied



Unlike manual manufacturing, CNC machines are capable of building all sorts of unique 3D shapes. The key attributes of repetition and pattern work guarantees precision in products made of both metal and plastic.

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CNC Machining | Precision Machining

Hamilton by Design

How to manage design projects: Part 2

Read part 1 here.

Outsourcing

Select your external team by making sure you understand the level of innovation required for your project.  Check the history of the company and the quality of their work in their track record.  Developing a brief for your project is vital and larger projects will need smaller sub-briefs for different sections of the project.  For bigger projects the external agency can bill the costs of this brief as part of the project.   Include your supplier in this process as they will provide valuable insight with their expertise and point of view and also give them a sense of ownership of a part of the project.

Develop your project plan

The key to this plan is being detailed and making sure everyone is on the same track.

This will include tools that can be used internally and externally to manage aspects of the project like budgets and gaining acceptance of project milestones.  For larger projects you will need more input from all members involved and the time spent on this will also need to be incorporated into costs accordingly. 

Keep up to date
Make sure all your product management practices are current and can be translated well across many different channels. Keeping progress reports are also an excellent way to help you stay in control and stay informed.  Monitor the project and provide feedback and updates as necessary for the big picture but try to resist the urge to micro-manage.

Enjoy the process
The creative process can be a very rewarding experience and everyone involved should be encourage to feel the same.  For the organisation and the people involved using a solid set of project management skills will ensure a successful project.

However there is still more that needs to be done and these fields will be covered in later posts.

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How to manage design projects: Part 1

Establish a list of aims

Whether your end goal is huge is small what you want to achieve needs to be decided fairly early so you can budget and also confirm with other stakeholders (e.g. your team, client, approving bodies, etc.)

Budget

If this is fairly small scale perhaps deciding a limit to your spend will suffice.  However, as the project size increases you will need to budget by milestones and decide how much time and money will be required to fulfil the required outcomes. 

Consider an outline

Writing an outline or project abstract is key in the early stages to make sure that all affected stakeholders can come to a consensus on where the project should go.  Reading a simple outline make people (stakeholders, clients, etc.) aware of the key points which they can then agree upon.

Decide on your team

Who is your team?  Know exactly what sort of internal and external (outsourced) team members you need.  Understand that scale of your project and choose the right people creative or technical for your project.  If you make this process transparent and notify all associated members early on there will be better communication within your team.

What management tools will you use?

What sort of tools will you use for project management in particular? Again for small projects this may not be that much of a concern but or larger scale projects you need to know your chosen tools as well as who you will consult for creative solutions and manufacturing advice.  You also need to understand the interface of your selected manufacturer and client so that across all platforms there will be one system throughout.  

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