EDITOR ’ S CHOICE DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
EXPROMET
How Expromet Technologies Group helps you design parts for cost-effective production
Design for Manufacture ( DFM ) is the process of designing parts or components for ease of manufacturing , with the aim of reducing production costs without compromising on quality . By optimising your product design for the most appropriate manufacturing process , manufacturing experts can deliver high-performance parts at the best price .
As a leading group of advanced precision casting and machining businesses , Expromet Technologies Group has the expertise to help you design parts that meet your application requirements using the most economical means of production .
EXPROMET HELPS YOU DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
Product design will largely determine the manufacturing cost of any product and , if products are designed from the outset with ease and cost of manufacture in mind , the benefits are clear . Expromet group companies work closely with their customers at the early design phase to share the expert knowledge acquired as market leaders in their respective fields . Drawing upon UK manufacturing capabilities and a trusted global supply chain , Haworth Castings , Investacast and Metaltech Precision assess design considerations to help customers make products that are optimal for their end use whilst minimising production costs .
Expromet Technologies Group can help customers design effectively for manufacture by :
• Identifying appropriate materials for specific manufacturing processes
• Refining the shape and geometry of products to improve manufacturability and minimise defects
• Eliminating waste or inefficiencies in production
• Exploring the potential to combine multiple components into a single part
• Finding opportunities for lightweighting where appropriate
• Considering options that reduce lead time
Expromet Technologies Group prides itself on finding solutions to complex engineering challenges for the most demanding industry sectors
Solutions include UK-manufactured investment , sand and gravity die castings , precision CNC-machined components and fabrications as well as castings , forgings and a wide range of other manufactured components sourced from our trusted global supply network .
MANUFACTURING EXISTING PRODUCTS MORE EFFICIENTLY
As experts in their fields of investment casting , sand casting and precision engineering , Group companies can also help customers convert legacy parts to more economical manufacturing processes . By taking a fresh look at the most appropriate method of production it is possible to reduce costs and increase profit margins .
A typical example is parts designed as machined from solid , but where a casting is sufficient to meet the application requirements . By exploiting the Group ’ s understanding of advanced precision casting and machining techniques , customers find that they can significantly reduce the cost of production in such cases .
REDUCE MANUFACTURING COSTS WITHOUT REDUCING PERFORMANCE
Expromet Technologies Group prides itself on finding solutions to complex engineering challenges for the most demanding industry sectors , including defence , aviation , marine , medical , energy and automotive sectors and other performance-critical industries . Engineering excellence , technological advancement and precision are at the core of the Group , so you know that there will be no compromise on quality .
EXPERTS IN DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
As a fully integrated , leading-edge supplier of engineered solutions the Group continues to build expertise in a range of manufacturing solutions , making it the ideal partner to support you with DFM .
For more information on the optimisation of design or manufacture for new and legacy parts , contact Expromet on + 44 ( 0 ) 1271 866200 or email enquiry @ expromet . com .
For further information , please visit www . expromet . com
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