The journey to bespoke machinery
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Designing , manufacturing , installing and maintaining bespoke machinery for production lines in demanding sectors such as automotive , rail and general industry may seem like a complex process . However , expert machine manufacturers offer customers an integrated approach to every tailored machine build , ensuring that your custom equipment is delivered in a cost-effective and timely manner .
Adrian Degg , Group Engineering Director at KMT , explores the key stages of machine build projects and how turnkey engineering providers can support in delivering optimised equipment to factory floors .
DESIGN An essential part of every project is the design phase , in which expert engineering teams closely collaborate with customers to scope out application requirements . Virtually any machine design is possible when working together with a turnkey service provider that has design engineers
A complete electromechanical approach offered by a machine builder means that almost any system can be integrated into a machine design .
highly experienced in meeting the requirements of OEM production lines . Blueprints and CAD models are provided for sign-off in customer specified formats . This ensures that your process and performance requirements are met with an application specific machine design .
FABRICATION With design completed , a machine builder with an in-house fabrications facility can quickly produce custom equipment frames and tooling .
Experienced fabricators and welders using state-of-the-art machinery , including in-house laser cutters and press brakes can manufacture to the highest quality standards . This ensures truly custom designs that meet the customer and industry relevant requirements with high reliability .
MACHINE BUILDING Machines are more than just metal though , which is where skilled machine builders come in . A complete electromechanical approach offered by a machine builder means that almost any system can be integrated into a machine design . This includes the implementation of powertrains , hydraulics , pneumatics , electronics , controls and instrumentation . Some builders even have the ability to produce custom software or create user interfaces that match your existing equipment to ensure operator familiarity . As a result , new or upgraded machines will not only offer exceptional efficiency , but will be optimised to the needs of each customer process .