Project:

KLA-Tencor, Robot Guard Metal to Plastic Conversion.

Scope:

We are paying too much for this stainless steel splashguard! Can you make it out of plastic?

Result:

A plastic splashguard complete with hinge mechanism for less than half the cost of stainless steel.

Materials Used:

FR ABS, aluminum.

Production
Techniques:

Vacuum form,
CNC machining, assembly.

Design:

Quality Plastic Industries.

Timeline:

Design: four days
Tool: one week
Production parts: three weeks.