When a precision parts manufacturer receives a complex order from a customer, a feasibility analysis is typically conducted first. That is also true for Roth. However, Roth does not stop there, but takes a crucial step further.
Particularly in the case of large series, we not only check feasibility before manufacturing, but also identify opportunities for optimisation. For our partners – our customers – this means one thing above all else: lower costs.
Out-of-the-box thinking
Our specialists combine in-depth technical and design expertise with extensive manufacturing experience. This allows them to quickly identify potential challenges and unnecessary detours during the manufacturing of the precision part. They also have the valuable advantage of an outside perspective. Their fresh look at the customer’s technical drawings enables them to challenge assumptions and develop innovative solutions.
Simulation instead of crystal ball
As part of the optimisation analysis, we examine specific design adjustments that reduce production time and tooling effort while simultaneously improving quality and process reliability. Once potential optimisations have been identified, we consult with the customer and implement the changes directly in CAD. Machining simulations then confirm that the manufacturing process proceeds smoothly and without any surprises.
Remarkable success
Our proactive optimisation analysis has already delivered numerous successes for our customers. For instance, when integrating an electronic door lock into a mechanical one, we managed to align the different radii, minimising the number of tools required. The results: fewer checks, faster production times, and more consistent quality. Another example of a highly impactful optimisation is a design adaptation for a customer in the optics industry, which made a burr-free production possible. The result for our customer: the issue of camera lens contamination has been solved.
Measuring strategy begins with design
When conducting our optimisation analysis, we consider not only the manufacturing process and the end result, but also the measuring strategy. Together with the customer, we define the most efficient approach – one that the customer can also implement themselves. Complex 3D measurements are not the best solution for every precision part. For highly complex parts, for example, we also rely on functional gauges.
As a manufacturer of high-quality precision parts for long-standing customers – whom we value and nurture as partners – we consider it our responsibility to think ahead. This means that early on, we look for solutions that save us time and our customers money.