Alloy Product Development
Alloy specializes in developing clever, elegant, and robust mechanical concepts to solve difficult engineering problems.
- Mechanism design
- Tight component packaging
- Mechanical Product Architecture
- Structural design
- Mechanism design
- Tight component packaging
- Mechanical Product Architecture
- Structural design
We use the latest CAD tools and deep knowledge of many manufacturing processes to develop tool-ready data. Extensive production ramp experience informs the design.
- Top-down driven 3D CAD Data
- Design for Manufacturing
- Design for Assembly
- Assembly fixture design
- 2D Drawings including GD&T
- BOMs and assembly instructions
- Top-down driven 3D CAD Data
- Design for Manufacturing
- Design for Assembly
- Assembly fixture design
- 2D Drawings including GD&T
- BOMs and assembly instructions
Early collaboration with clients and designers improves the mechanical integrity and manufacturability of the industrial design. We then work diligently to maintain the ID goals throughout development and manufacturing.
- Component configuration studies
- Design feasibility review
- Ergonomics and fit prototyping
- Complex CAD surfacing, C3 continuity
- Creative assembly and finish strategies
- Component configuration studies
- Design feasibility review
- Ergonomics and fit prototyping
- Complex CAD surfacing, C3 continuity
- Creative assembly and finish strategies
We apply mathematical analysis and computer simulations to predict results and provide direction. Comparing analysis with real world tests builds confidence in digital iteration and leads to more effective prototyping.
- Kinematics (motion modeling)
- Force profiles (static and dynamic)
- Structural analysis
- Tolerance analysis
- FEA (dynamic, non-linear, basic thermal)
- Kinematics (motion modeling)
- Force profiles (static and dynamic)
- Structural analysis
- Tolerance analysis
- FEA (dynamic, non-linear, basic thermal)
We are always searching for ways to build better prototypes faster. To augment our onsite capabilities, we have a go-to list of reliable resources for fabricating just about anything mechanical.
- Onsite CNC machining
- Onsite high-resolution 3D printing
- Onsite assembly and refinement
- Prototype vendor management
- Onsite CNC machining
- Onsite high-resolution 3D printing
- Onsite assembly and refinement
- Prototype vendor management
Prototypes are primarily learning tools. And you learn a lot more when you can take precise measurements of their performance. We design, build and run our own test fixtures using smart motors, force meters, accelerometers, and laser sensors.
- Strength testing
- Drop & Cycle testing
- Ultra High-speed video
- Ergonomic fit and feel testing
- Noise and vibration testing
- Strength testing
- Drop & Cycle testing
- Ultra High-speed video
- Ergonomic fit and feel testing
- Noise and vibration testing
Every vendor has a unique set of capabilities and preferences. We work closely with them to play to their strengths where possible and offer support as needed.
- Preparation of RFQ packages
- Vendor capability evaluation
- DFM/DFA negotiation
- Engineering sample reviews
- Tooling design review
- Tooled sample reviews
- Cp/Cpk dimension review
- Onsite production ramp support
- Preparation of RFQ packages
- Vendor capability evaluation
- DFM/DFA negotiation
- Engineering sample reviews
- Tooling design review
- Tooled sample reviews
- Cp/Cpk dimension review
- Onsite production ramp support