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CNC Services
1. What is CNC Machining?​
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a computer controlled subtractive manufacturing technology where parts are created by removing material from a solid block using a variety of cutting tools. While this process is similar to conventional machining, computerized automation allows parts to be made more quickly, accurately and precisely.
2. What tolerances are you able to achieve?
CNC machining offers higher accuracy and precision than other manufacturing technologies currently available. In our milling process, we are able to meet tolerances of up to 0.005mm.
3. What types of materials are you able to machine?
Almost any material with sufficient hardness can be machined, it really depends on the client’s specific requirements. We have expertise in and can machine most metals such as aluminium, stainless steel, copper, and titanium as well as common plastics such as POM, PEI, PTFE, and PEEK.
4. What are the common applications for your services?
Our services can be utilised for the electronics, energy, automotive and manufacturing industries. We also have plans to expand into the aerospace and medical industries soon.
5. What are the benefits of using your CNC Machining services?
We specialize in custom one-off parts and prototypes as well as in small-to-medium volumes. Our machining process enables us to achieve tight tolerances with quick turnaround times. We are also able to provide added value services such as reverse engineering and designing to take your idea from initial product concept to complete production.
3D Scanning Services
1. What is 3D scanning?
3D scanning is a non-contact, non-destructive process of converting physical objects into digital three-dimensional data in the form of a mesh or point cloud. The digital models that are obtained from 3D scanning can be used for reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, designing, analysis and many more. This service is applicable for design, development, engineering, manufacturing, surveying, or testing.
2. What are the benefits of 3D scanning?
3D scanning provides a fast, accurate, safe, non-destructive, and cost-effective solution which can be applied at any point in the manufacturing cycle. This results in better fitting and higher quality parts for the client. Besides that, 3D scanning can also be applied from the initial concept phase up until the production phase.
3. What size objects are you able to 3D scan?
We can scan objects/parts as small as a smartphone to as large as a family sedan.
4. Do you provide on-site scanning services?
Yes, we do. Depending on the size of the object, our team of engineers will conduct the 3D scan on-site, performing as many scans as necessary to fully capture the client’s object of interest. On-site scanning services are mainly provided for large objects such as cars or large machinery whereas for small objects that can be transported, we will conduct the 3D scan at our facility.
5. Do you provide a complete 3d scanning solution?
Yes, we are committed to being a one-stop solution provider from 3D scanning to designing, reverse engineering and machining the client’s required part. Our team of experts will either use CNC machining or 3D printing to reverse engineer the scanned part. We can also provide bespoke improvements to the original design as per the client’s request.
3D Printing Services
1. What is 3D Printing?​
3D Printing is an additive manufacturing technology that creates a three-dimensional solid object by laying down thin, successive layers of material one of top of the other until the object has been fully constructed. This process is typically fast and enables complex geometries and shapes to be produced using lesser material than traditional manufacturing methods.
2. What can you 3D print?
We are able to 3D print practically anything that the client desires. Some examples of items would be spare parts for machines, handheld tools, brackets or even architectural, medical and educational scale models. The options are really quite limitless.
3. What types of materials are you able to print?
Thermoplastic and thermoset polymers are the most common 3D printing materials however, metals and ceramics can also be 3D printed. Some examples of materials that we are able to 3D print are ABS, PA (Nylon), PC, PETG, PET and PVB as well as polymer-CF composites.
4. What is the turnaround time for a 3D printed object?
The time taken to 3D print an object depends on the size and geometric complexity of the object. Generally, a smaller sized object will take a shorter time to print compared to a larger object. As the complexity increases, the turnaround time will also increase.
5. What is the maximum volume that you are able to 3D print?
At the moment, we are able to print a maximum volume of 256mm x 256mm x 256mm. If the client’s part is larger, we have technology partners that can accommodate to the larger print volume.