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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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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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.

For more information please contact ALNO Product Services

Precision CNC Machining

Precision Machining

By subcontracting your CNC Milling, CNC Turning and or Jig Boring projects to ALNO Product Services, you will recieved you machined components on time within budget combined with our 1st class machining quality.

ALNO Product Services can fully machine One-Offs through to long or extended Production Runs.

ALNO Product Services is a precision CNC machining subcontractor established in 1986. We have varied and proven experience in CNC engineering and CNC turning. We welcome one-off bespoke requirements or proto-types to projects involving long production periods with long production volumes as required.


Continuous investment in production turning and new CNC machining technology and CADCAM has allowed us to remain competitive whilst producing the highest quality of complex components and precision turned parts.


The team at ALNO Product Services pride ourselves on our success in a highly competitive world of subcontract machining and set ourselves apart from other precision engineering companies by building strong relationships based on a 1st class quality service. We have the flexibility to deal with the unexpected, and have the skills and equipment needed to satisfy and exceed the requirements and expectations of each and every customer.

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• CNC Turning
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• Precision Engineering
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• CNC Precision Machining
• Precision Turned Parts
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• Subcontract Engineering
• Subcontract Drafting
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• Production Turned Components
• Precision Machined Parts
• CNC Precision engineers
• CNC Precision engineering
• Precision parts engineering
• Large cnc machining
• Batch Machining
• Jobbing Shop

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