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Materials PROCESSES & SERVICES
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* Real time customization
* Fast prototyping
Plastics studio.
This design and prototyping studio allows customers to rapidly develop unique surface
designs for any thermoplastic that is extruded as a continuous roll, such as window
treatments, upholstery, floor tiles, and other items. The interactive studio encompasses
three areas: a colorization workstation where visitors can analyze and customize thousands
of designs in real time; a design visualization system where they can place designs on end
products and view them in real-life settings; and a prototyping lab that creates physical
samples by transferring designs to plastic and adding embossed patterns. The colorization
workstation gives visitors access to two databases -- one with 1,100 patterns and the
other with 2,000 color choices keyed to actual production inks. Enhancement
Technologies Inc, Liberty Corner, NJ. http://www.1rs.com/009df-622
Free Info - Circle 622
 Complex draws. Using a CAD/CAM drawing system,
this company converts flat metal blanks into complex cylindrical, rectangular, square, or
multi-faceted shells. The 3-dimensional shells are finished on-site, with services that
include machining, heat treating, plating, and welding. Draws may be produced up to 3 in.
deep and 8 in. in diameter, with material thickness of 0.005- to 0.125-in. Production is
handled in short to medium runs for fast delivery. Boker's Inc, Minneapolis,
MN.
http://www.1rs.com/009df-625
Free Info - Circle 625
 Thermoplastic prototypes. This specialized
prototype process accelerates the verification of design and manufacturing feasibility,
allowing for faster product development. The process mirrors the concepts and equipment
used in the production setting so that customers can evaluate parts in final form before
production begins. Prototype parts can range from non-functional models for fit purposes
to fully functional assemblies. Miniature Precision Components Inc, Walworth,
WI. http://www.1rs.com/009df-626
Free Info - Circle 626
 Polymers and more. In addition to a dozen
different forms of polymers, this company supplies pure metals, alloys, ceramics,
compounds, intermetallics, and composites. They offer services such as custom machining,
polishing, and coating, as well as the availability of larger quantities of materials for
small production runs. They specialize in supplying small quantities (a few grams to a few
kilos) of metals and materials for research or prototype development. Goodfellow
Corp, Berwyn, PA.
http://www.1rs.com/009df-623
Free Info - Circle 623
 Laser-welded assemblies. These custom
assemblies feature 6 sigma repeatability and can include material sourcing, processes such
as bending and threading with concurrent engineering, and all qualification testing. ALT
assemblies offer distortion-free cutting, drilling and welding provided by NdYAG or CO2
lasers, depending on materials and part configuration. Materials include stainless
steels, titanium, and nickel-base alloys, in sizes up to 40-in. diameter. Advanced
Laser Technologies, Stoneham, MA.
Free Info - Circle 624
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