How we work
Sheet metal engineering
Contour can engineer cost effective solutions for sheet metal enclosures and welded and assembly units.
We collaborate with our customers to engineer a reproducible design, also for assembly units. Functional specifications, a sketch or existing CAD data can be the starting point for the engineering process.
When we engineer sheet metal products, then our customers can focus on their core business. We add value by using our specific sheet metal experience and knowledge in product design. As a result, our customers do not face unpleasant surprises during production.
Specific knowledge
Contour has specific knowledge of sheet metal assemblies. We can advise our customers about cost efficient use of hinges, plastic covers and press nuts in sheet metal assemblies. We know how sheet metal behaves when it’s punched, cut, deformed and bent. We know the minimal radius for bent products, without risking shears or cracks in the final product. We also have experience with precision bending of large radii, keeping tolerances strict and welding and post processing cycle time to a minimum. We know how sheet metal shrinks after welding, and how to compensate for it in the design of assembly components. We also divide the design so that the CAD structure matches the production structure. In addition, we design jigs for different processing steps to keep process reliability as high as possible.
By involving us early on in the design process, less design iterations will be required in achieving a cost efficient and reproducible final product design. This includes working drawings and work instructions. In this way, we contribute to a reduction of the TCO.
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A proper translation of a design into a reproducible product is of importance to all stakeholders.