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and also designing the tool for multiple levers( including side cuts). This made development extremely challenging, but we finally overcame the difficulties to complete the development of the product.
15. YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
My favourite dish is stewed bean curd at home. Tofu is made mainly of soybean and water. It contains many essential trace elements. It is rich in high quality protein and is called“ meat of plant”.
16. DESCRIBE BRIEFLY HOW YOU DESIGN AND MAKE A MR LI PICK AND DECODERS?
In the first stage of product development we design the tool according to the specific internal lock structure, determining the tool manufacturing process. The specifications are based on the actual database of lock designs to determine the technical parameters. We also use product design drawings, and the product manufacturing process documents issued.
The process of manufacturing tools from raw material involves spare parts processing, product assembly, welding, polishing and other finishing touches involving more than 200 procedures. Through these processes can we ensure that Mr Li Tools are of high quality.
The company has optimal product testing processes and testing standards. The implementation of total quality management and the products of each procedure have strict quality requirements. Semi-finished products go through special gauge inspection before being distributed.
17. HOW CAN CUSTOMERS GUARANTEE THEY ARE BUYING GENUINE MR LI TOOLS IN THE UK?
Global sales of Mr Li tools only go through authorised agents. Our company insists that only qualified agents have the right to distribute our tools in the assigned area. As long as Britain based locksmiths purchase tools from UK designated agents, this will ensure they are purchasing genuine Mr Li Tools.
( NW Keys- Look for the Mr Li logo on the front and written on the back“ This tool is designed and manufactured by Mr Li”. Also anti-glare tools are made exclusively to a higher specification for the UK market)
18. DO YOU INVENT OTHER TOOLS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO THE AUTO LOCKSMITHS?
I have developed a new type of key cutting machine, which can produce the correct key with or without the original key or in the case of deformation. I have applied for a new type of practical invention patent.
19. WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE? / DO YOU DRIVE?
I am an advocate of environmental protection, so usually go by bike or electric vehicle as a means of transportation, as well as for fitness.
20. IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR THE HEAVY HANDED LOCKSMITH? HOW DO YOU GET A FEEL FOR THE CORRECT TENSION TO USE?
Of course! I myself am heavy handed by nature, which is why the design of the tool is simple to use! While each lock requires different amounts of tension, a general guide would be to apply the same, if not more tension as you would when unlocking the car.
21. WHAT PROCESS DO YOU USE TO OBTAIN THE ANTI-GLARE FINISH?
To obtain the anti-glare finish we use blasting tools in the production process, with compressed air as the driving force. Utilizing sand abrasion alongside highspeed airflow in the form of a spray gun, this conditioning alters the surface of the tool, leaving us with the anti-glare finish!
22. HAVE THE SIDE BAR VAG( HU162) LOCKS CAUSED A CHALLENGE? YOU SEEMED TO SOLVE THEM VERY QUICKLY!
Thanks to my long experience, and my proficiency I was able to quickly overcome the bottlenecks encountered in product development. I am proficient in civil engineering, master lock technology, proficient in mechanical processing, design technology and above all, possessing a strong sense of design of broad, strong sense of innovation, and the courage to go beyond self.
Definitely! The side bar VAG( HU162) locks created a big dilemma as the interior structure of the lock is much more complex. In these locks, the upper and lower wafers are intercrossed so that it is extremely difficult to design a tool for this lock. Thanks to my expertise in the area I was able to quickly overcome the bottlenecks encountered during the development phase. Without my experience in civil engineering, lock and design technology and mechanical processing, I would have been unable to solve it as fast as I did!
Thank you very much for a fascinating journey. We wish you further successes in the future.
Come and meet Mr Li on NW Keys stand G11 / G12 / G13 at the MLA trade show( Oct 6th to 8th). Mr Li will also be running training classes at the ALA garage. For a complete list of Mr Li pick and decoders please see the downloads section on our web site www. nwkeys. co. uk or contact sales @ nwkeys. co. uk
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