Project Overview
Project Name: AL6061 Enclosure
Product Application: Power Control Enclosure
Material Used: AL6061
Quantity: 60 Sets
Lead Time: 20 Days
Production Processes Used: 3-axis CNC Milling, Glass Bead Blasting, Surface Cleaning, Anodizing
Surface Treatment: Sandblasting with 100# Grit
Anodizing: Natural Color
Client Requirements
The specific application of product development project included fabrication of an AL6061 enclosure to be used in power controls where Accuracy control of dimensions along with very Smooth surface finish is critical. The customer, located in Germany, required the enclosure to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions: 350 x 280 x 110 mm
Hole Tolerance Grade: H6
Threading: M4 6H
Surface Treatment: Sandblasting with 100# grit
Anodizing: Natural color
Surface Quality: Free of burrs and scratches
Production Process & Strategy
After a thorough evaluation of the technical requirements and cost considerations, Lauens implemented a production strategy involving 3-axis CNC milling, coupled with high-precision fixtures to ensure strict adherence to the client’s dimensional and aesthetic needs. The strategy ensured that all parts were fabricated to meet the client’s demanding specifications within the required 20-day lead time.
CNC Milling
We began by utilizing 3-axis CNC milling to achieve the required precision for the product’s complex shape and functional holes. Precision fixtures were employed to ensure that every part was machined accurately according to the design. This step was crucial for achieving the H6 hole tolerance and M4 threading, as well as ensuring that the parts fit perfectly for their intended power control application.
Surface Treatment
After machining, the product underwent sandblasting using 100# grit to achieve the specified texture, followed by surface cleaning to ensure the removal of any contaminants. The next step involved anodizing the enclosure in a natural color, which provides an additional layer of durability and corrosion resistance, making the enclosure suitable for various power control environments.
Quality Control
We understand that quality is critical, especially for components used in power control applications. To ensure that the product met all required specifications, we used several advanced measuring tools:
Projectors for inspecting part features
CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) to verify dimensional accuracy
Thread gauges to check the M4 6H threading
This combination of advanced tools ensured that every part met the client’s exact dimensional, tolerance, and appearance requirements, including the critical surface quality.
Production Control
At Lauens, we strictly follow the ISO9001 procedures as followed in the project to ensure that the project is done to the best extent. During the pre-production analysis in the overall process of manufacturing, we focused on production rate and production quality to address the target set for the delivery issue.
Our team also did the shipment negotiation in conjunction with the client to monitor the status of shipment to ensure that the goods arrived in perfect condition and in the agreed time.
Post-Delivery Support
After the delivery of the 60 sets of enclosures our team called the client with a view of ascertaining whether the client was satisfied with the product. It is important for this policy to maintain a constant contact with the clients up to the end of the production process and beyond.
Experience and Expertise
Fromien has many years of experience of operations and use of CNC machining, surface treatments and quality control such as those used by Lauens on the AL6061 enclosure. We pride ourselves in the ability to produce high quality standard products which are fit for power control and a host of other high technology uses.
Conclusion
Thus, this paper aims at describing the nature of a relationship between Lauens and an advanced manufacturing partner, precision, and quality that contributed to making this partnership successful. We utilize the computer numerically controlled milling to create complex grooving on the fixture base, fine high-precision fixtures for joining the parts as well as introduce surface finish application on the items in order to fulfill the Client’s lead time constraint alongside stringent specifications. In sum, the outcome of project discussed above prove that Lauens is ready to support industries which need special tailored made products, from drawing development up to delivery.
As for the first type which embrace precision manufacturing solutions for your projects, let me recommend the services of Lauens Technology to provide you with service with much focus and professionalism.
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