Workpiece carrier for contract manufacturers

Contract manufacturers who specialize in the production of turned metal parts face special challenges. They have to manufacture components with the highest precision and at the same time work cost- and time-efficiently. The use of modular workpiece carrier systems helps to cope with volatile order situations and increasing automation.

ZELL's Factory System offers a variety of competitive advantages for contract manufacturers with large series.

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Workpiece carrier for job shop with turned parts

Contract manufacturing of metal turned parts: Precision made to measure

A subcontractor of metal turned parts is a specialized company that produces precise turned metal parts on behalf of third parties. Instead of developing its own products, this contract manufacturer focuses on the precise machining of metal to produce specific turned parts according to the client's specifications and technical drawings. This involves the use of lathes and often CNC machine tools. This service allows companies in industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive, or electrical engineering to focus on their main areas of business while outsourcing the production of turned parts to experts who have specialized knowledge and the necessary machinery.

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Machinery of contract manufacturer ZELL Oberflächentechnik

Location Ehingen-Volkersheim of ZELL Oberflächentechnik with self-developed machinery, for the blasting of small parts in large series.

Challenges in the production of metal turned parts for contract manufacturers

Contract manufacturers specializing in the production of turned metal parts face special challenges. One of the biggest is quality control. Producing precision turned parts requires contract manufacturers to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and consistency in every production batch. The need to be time efficient is another pressure point. To meet customer requirements and delivery times, contract manufacturers must ensure fast production cycles. However, this efficiency must go hand in hand with adaptability. Varying customer requests mean that contract manufacturers must frequently rearrange their production lines. Balancing these requirements, especially in light of cost pressures, is a constant challenge. Contract manufacturers also face the added pressure of environmental regulations. In modern manufacturing, environmental compliance and waste reduction are essential.

Competitive advantage through modular workpiece carrier systems

A modular workpiece carrier system can offer numerous advantages for contract manufacturers of turned metal parts. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. The ability to change components quickly and easily makes it much easier to adapt to different production requirements. These systems also provide unparalleled consistency by ensuring that each part is accurately positioned. The result is consistently high quality and uniformity in the end products. This efficiency and precision also result in significant time savings by eliminating manual setups or adjustments, which in turn speeds up production cycles. From a financial standpoint, modular systems are cost-effective in the long run because they allow for quick adjustments and are less prone to errors. Not to mention their contributions to sustainability. More efficient production processes mean less scrap and waste, which is both environmentally friendly and cost-saving.

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Split ZELL Factory basket for contract manufacturers who need more flexibility

A system of contract manufacturers for contract manufacturers

With ZELL Oberflächentechnik, the group of companies is a long-standing contract manufacturer in sandblasting(shot peening) and knows about the challenges of workpiece transport, automation in production, intralogistics and washing processes of components. With its self-developed machinery, ZELL is the market leader in shot peening of small parts in large series. Our workpiece carrier systems have therefore been developed and tested in this environment. It really is the best solution from contract manufacturers for contract manufacturers! Whether blasting, hollowing, turning, grinding, milling , etc., with this system you can make all processes future-oriented.

Challenge

Solution in the ZELL Factory System

ZELL Oberflächentechnik as a contract manufacturer in sandblasting

How to configure your workpiece carrier system

Analyze component

  • Specify dimensions and mounting points of the component
  • Consider automation process
  • optionally submit technical drawing
  • optionally submit CAD or STEP file
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Customer component

Select clip

  • Select the appropriate clip or have it developed for the respective component
  • The ideal workpiece holder made of high-quality polyamide
  • Dimensionally stable and suitable for all common fluids from industrial washing equipment manufacturers
  • Plastic baskets to wash small parts as bulk material
  • a wide range of standard clips and multiclips adapted to your component for maximum protection during transport and washing operations
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Multiclip

Adapt workpiece carrier

  • Select base area of the carrier according to batch prelumens, automation process and machine size
  • Molded die-cuts for mounting standard clips or detents for mounting multiclips to maximize cavities on the carrier
  • Five standard sizes: 255x155; 275x190; 355x255; 425x275; 555x355
  • flexibly adjustable in height to your component, in 5 mm increments, by the selected number of spacers
  • Two handles guarantee excellent handling and stackability
  • Manufactured from high-quality polyamide or stainless steel, dimensionally stable for all common cleaning processes
  • All components can be easily disassembled, replaced, adapted or recycled
  • optional marking plates for laser engraving, barcodes
Workpiece carrier
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Workpiece carrier

Insert into basket

  • Select a suitable basket for the workpiece carrier
  • choose possible heights 200 and 300 mm
  • Select basket with or without intermediate piece for more pickup flexibility
  • For each standard size of workpiece carrier we offer the suitable basket made of plastic or stainless steel
  • Two round frames guarantee stability. It is enough to replace them to adapt to a new workpiece carrier size
  • Manufactured from high-quality polyamide or stainless steel, dimensionally stable for all common cleaning processes
  • All components can be easily disassembled, replaced, adapted or recycled
  • closable with retaining clips or clamping lid
  • Available accessories: removal tools,  adapters, labeling plates for laser marking and bar codes
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