Instrumentation • Electronics
and manufacture for a pipework and induction welding system called Strata from Aliaxis, global manufacturer and distributor of primarily plastic fluid handling systems used in residential and commercial construction, as well as in industrial and public infrastructure applications.
Induction welding
The brief was to design and develop a complete range of fittings for an innovative pipework system and then work with the client’s technology partner to mechanically design casings and fittings for a novel induction welding unit. The project involved development of over 140 pipe
fittings with fully defined CAD models and drawings. It also involved working closely through the research and development stage with the client and technology partner to integrate sophisticated electronics and systems to provide controlled fusion of composite plastic pipes and fittings.
Single parts or small batches
David Mills, managing director of Haughton Design says: “We buy in quite a bit of rapid prototyping using 3D printing on general and special purpose products, like single mechanical parts or small batches if required. They are then tested to see if they perform as they should and then they can go to tooling. We use
Medical devices
Some projects may have large dimensions, which may limit the number of 3D printers able to do the job, while a medical device project may need high accuracy and this would impose different limits on available printers. Haughton Design has used
SolidWorks to produce the files for 3D printed polymer and metal parts. With polymers, if someone orders 10 prototypes, we can print one from which to make a silicone mould and we can then cast the rest, or goto CNC machining.”
3D printing for about 10 years and has benefitted from falling costs and improvements in materials. ARRK, one of the bureaux used by Haughton
Fig. 3. Haughton Design has provided prototype design and manufacture for a pipework and induction welding system called Strata from Aliaxis.
Design, offers product development capabilities from recruitment, design engineering, prototyping, craftsmanship and composites. Outdoor power products manufacturer Husqvarna called on ARRK to help develop a new rear collection lawnmower, the Flymo Multimo 360XC (See CNC prototypes on page 16 for more details). ●
miniature pneumatic we invented it
electronic valves • control valves • modular valves cylinders • fittings, hose + tubing • value-added solutions
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