Scope

Provide sub-contract manufacturing services to manufacture from client drawing a specialist bracket.

Solution

Project REF: AD-2234-2023-01-1 / 12661-P2

Acres Engineering offers “make to print” fabrication services, which means they manufacture components, assemblies, or products based on detailed customer-provided drawings and specifications. Here’s a more detailed overview of what this entails:

1. Customer Specifications:

• Detailed Drawings: Customers provide precise technical drawings, CAD files, or blueprints that outline the exact dimensions, materials, and specifications required for the product.
• Specific Requirements: These drawings include details on tolerances, finishes, and any special instructions necessary for the fabrication process.

2. Engineering and Design Support:

• Consultation: Acres Engineering can offer consultation services to review and optimise designs for manufacturability, ensuring that the final product meets quality standards and is cost-effective to produce.
• Prototyping: They may provide prototyping services to create initial samples for testing and validation before full-scale production.

3. Fabrication Capabilities:

• Material Handling: Ability to work with a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, and composites, depending on the project requirements.
• Advanced Machinery: Utilization of advanced fabrication equipment like CNC machines, laser cutters, welding stations, and other specialised machinery to achieve precise and consistent results.
• Quality Control: Implementation of stringent quality control measures throughout the fabrication process to ensure that each part meets the specified standards.

4. Production Process:

• Cutting and Shaping: Materials are cut and shaped according to the provided specifications using techniques like laser cutting, waterjet cutting, or plasma cutting.
• Forming and Assembly: Components are formed, bent, or molded as required and then assembled using welding, riveting, or other joining methods.
• Finishing: Final products are finished to the specified standards, which may include painting, powder coating, plating, or other surface treatments.

5. Quality Assurance:

• Inspection and Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing procedures are conducted to ensure that the fabricated parts meet all dimensional and performance criteria.
• Certification and Documentation: Provision of necessary certifications and documentation to verify compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

6. Delivery and Support:

• Packaging and Delivery: Proper packaging to protect the parts during transit and timely delivery to the customer’s location.
• After-Sales Support: Ongoing support for any post-production issues or modifications needed.

Benefits of Make to Print Fabrication Services:

• Customisation: Tailored solutions that precisely meet the unique needs of each customer.
• Quality Assurance: High levels of quality and precision achieved through strict adherence to customer specifications.
• Efficiency: Streamlined processes that reduce production times and costs.
• Flexibility: Ability to handle both small and large production runs, accommodating various project scales.

Subcontract fabrication involves outsourcing the manufacturing of various components and products to specialised fabricators. Examples of subcontract fabricated products similar to brackets include:

1. Metal Components:

• Mounting Plates: Used to secure machinery, electrical components, or other structures.
• Enclosures and Housings: Custom metal or plastic enclosures for electronics, machinery, and other equipment.
• Frames and Supports: Structural frames and supports for machinery, conveyors, and other industrial applications.

2. Sheet Metal Parts:

• Panels and Covers: For machinery, HVAC systems, and electronic equipment.
• Ductwork: Custom ducting for HVAC systems, including transitions, elbows, and junctions.
• Cabinets and Shelves: Storage solutions for industrial and commercial settings.

3. Welded Assemblies:

• Frames and Chassis: For vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Tanks and Vessels: For storage and processing in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Railings and Guardrails: Safety components for industrial and commercial facilities.

4. Precision Fabricated Parts:

• Optical and Laser Components: Precision mounts, holders, and alignment fixtures for optical systems.
• Medical Device Components: Custom parts for medical instruments and equipment.
• Aerospace Components: Precision-machined parts and assemblies for aircraft and spacecraft.

5. Plastic Components:

• CNC Machined Plastics: Custom machined plastic parts for various industrial applications.

6. Electrical and Electronic Components:

• PCB Enclosures and Mounts: Custom housings and mounting solutions for printed circuit boards.
• Control Panels and Consoles: For industrial machinery and control systems.
• Cable Management Systems: Trays, conduits, and supports for organising and protecting cables.

7. Automotive and Transportation Parts:

• Custom Exhaust Systems: Tailored exhaust components for performance vehicles.
• Body Panels and Trim: Custom-fabricated panels and trim pieces for automotive restoration or modification.
• Suspension Components: Custom brackets, arms, and mounts for vehicle suspension systems.

8. Industrial Equipment Parts:

• Conveyor System Components: Rollers, guides, and frames for material handling systems.
• Mixers and Agitators: Custom blades and housings for industrial mixing equipment.
• Tooling and Fixtures: Custom jigs, fixtures, and dies used in manufacturing processes.

• Acres Engineering
• Subcontract Fabrication
• East Midlands
• UK Manufacturing
• Custom Fabrication
• Precision Engineering
• High-Quality Fabrication
• Metal Fabrication
• Sheet Metal Work
• CNC Machining
• Welding Services
• Prototyping
• Industrial Components
• Custom Parts
• Fabrication Services
• Advanced Manufacturing
• ISO Certified
• Engineering Solutions
• On-Time Delivery
• Cost-Effective Production
• Customer-Specific Solutions
• Innovative Fabrication
• Design Support
• Quality Assurance
• Reliable Subcontractor
• UK-Based Fabricator
• Industrial Fabrication
• East Midlands Manufacturing Hub
• Engineering Expertise
• Bespoke Fabrication
• Industry-Leading Technology
• Local Fabrication Services

Acres have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. 

We have manufactured lots of different tables / workstations / workbenches for various industries.

We also manufacture access platforms, jigs and fixtures and many other types of production support solutions / products. 

Talk to us today about your requirements: [email protected] / 01332695240 / Contact Us Form

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