TriTech Titanium Parts’ Unique Three-Technology Set Matches Optimal Manufacturing Process to Each Custom Part
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FAQs
Q: How can a titanium MIM manufacturing company handle complex net shape parts?
A: For complex parts, TriTech uses detailed computer-modeled flow analysis to make sure the material injects correctly to fill the die cavity with no porosity or variation in density throughout the part. This ensures uniformity of the injected titanium alloy.
Q: At what point in the manufacturing process can a titanium metal injection molding company begin helping my part production?
A: Titanium parts manufacturers, like TriTech, want to be involved early on in the design process. According to Bob Swenson, president of TriTech Titanium Parts, L.L.C., “Customers come to us with a rough solid model or even just an idea. This is the stage where we collaborate with them to optimize the design for manufacturability, giving customers all the part that they want without any efficiency loss due to non-critical features that can unnecessarily drive-up cost.”
Q: Do titanium net shape parts manufacturers develop their processes themselves?
A: This will depend on what titanium parts manufacturer you decide to partner with. According to Bob Swenson, CEO of TriTech Titanium Parts, L.L.C., “Our processes and process technologies were developed and grown internally to build on our teams’ knowledge of, and experience with, investment casting, metal injection molding, and 3D printing.”
Q: How do I know which manufacturing process is the right fit for my titanium net shape part production needs?
A: There are too many variables to consider for a customer to make this decision on their own. Experts at TriTech guide customers to the right production process. The easiest way will be to look for a titanium parts manufacturer that offers a number of processes. One that only offers investment casting will always think that investment casting is the best option. But, a titanium parts manufacturer like TriTech that offers investment casting, 3D printing and metal injection molding will have multiple manufacturing processes and can match the best production method to the part.
Q: What are some of the key things to look for in a titanium net shape parts manufacturer?
A: Look for a manufacturer that in interested in collaborating with customers to assist in the important “Design for Manufacture” discipline of optimizing part design pre-production. This will improve the economics and quality capabilities of part production. In cases where the part design is already locked-in, make sure that the manufacturer is committed to a high level of customer service and to fulfilling production schedules on time.
Q: What systems do titanium part manufacturers use to avoid issues and provide efficient production?
A: To ensure manufactured parts will meet the tight specifications for parts, customers need to ask about the manufacturing technology and quality programs that are used in the facility. For example, TriTech Titanium Parts implemented an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that helps identify potential manufacturing bottlenecks in advance and helps reduce lead times. The ERP system also displays control charts and gives visibility to key process parameters that can be shared with customers.