Precision Partnership: CEW’s Advanced Manufacturing Group Produces 4,000 Custom Bins and Trays for Leading Adaptive Equipment Manufacturer

Summary

CEW’s Advanced Manufacturing Group successfully completed an injection molding project for a leading adaptive equipment manufacturer, producing 4,000 high-precision bins and trays utilizing medium and high-tonnage presses. This case study details the project specifications, uses and applications, manufacturing process, capacity, and quality control steps, showcasing CEW’s unique capabilities in delivering exceptional custom solutions with their multiple medium and heavy tonnage presses.

Project Specifications

Parts Produced:

  • Bins
  • Trays

Highly-engineered resin material, selected for its durability and suitability for the demanding applications in adaptive equipment.

Adhered to strict specifications to ensure perfect fit and function. Each part was designed with precise dimensions and tight tolerances.

  • 400 Ton
  • 600 Ton
  • 850 Ton

Uses and Applications

  • Bins and Trays: Designed for various storage options in indoor and outdoor applications. These are used on stationary and mobile units.

Manufacturing Process

Design and Prototyping

Collaborated with the client to finalize the design and create prototypes for testing, ensuring that each part met functional and aesthetic requirements.

Mold Creation

Developed precise molds using advanced CAD software to match the design specifications.

Injection Molding

Utilized state-of-the-art injection molding machines, including medium and high-tonnage presses, to produce the parts with high accuracy, maintaining consistent quality across all units. The power and capacity of these high-tonnage presses allow for the production of large and complex parts with medium and high precision and efficiency.

Inspection and Packaging

Final Quality Inspection: Perform final quality inspection and validation of products. Packaging: Products are packed in qualified packaging materials.

Capacity

  • Production Volume: For this project, CEW produced a total of 4,000 bins and trays.
  • Efficiency: The project was completed within the agreed timeline, demonstrating CEW’s ability to manage time-sensitive projects effectively and meet client deadlines.

Quality Control Steps

CEW employs a comprehensive quality control process to ensure each bin and tray meets stringent standards:

Material Inspection: Ensured the plastic material met all quality and safety standards before production, including strength and durability tests.
In-process Inspection: Conducted regular checks during the manufacturing process to maintain consistency and precision, using automated inspection tools to detect any deviations.
Final Inspection: Each part underwent thorough final inspection to verify dimensions, tolerances, and overall quality, including visual inspection and functional testing.
Testing: Performed functional tests to ensure the parts met the client’s performance requirements, such as fit to mating parts.

Conclusion

The successful completion of the injection molding project for a leading adaptive equipment manufacturer highlights CEW’s Advanced Manufacturing Group’s expertise in delivering high-quality custom-engineered solutions. CEW’s commitment to precision, quality, and customer satisfaction, along with their unique capability to operate multiple medium and high-tonnage presses with automated robotics, makes it a reliable partner for engineering and procurement professionals seeking top-notch injection molding services. The detailed and rigorous approach to this project underscores CEW’s capabilities in producing parts that meet stringent industry standards and specific client needs.