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It wasn’t too long ago that businesses relied on stock sheet metal parts and components for their manufacturing processes. Now, it’s custom metal parts/components that are coming to the surface.
Let’s take a look at some of the value this approach adds to metal design.
The Long-Term Value of Customization in Metal Design
Leg Up on the Competition
When you release a new product to the market, you’re likely to have some competition. Standing out from similar products can prove difficult, especially when they leverage the same parts.
With custom metal parts, you have an opportunity to differentiate your design for the better. This not only refers to the visual design but also the way that the system operates. Both elements can lead to improved customer satisfaction and increase the chances of future purchases.
Increase Compatibility
The misalignment of one part can have a significant effect on how a system functions. Say you have a metal part that is weakly connected to other parts of an assembly. This can prevent the structure from withstanding stresses — ones that can ultimately decrease the lifespan of a product.
Designing custom metal parts allows you to improve the compatibility between different components within a product. Establishing good connections and communication between these components leads to a system that functions more effectively in the short and long term.
Cost Efficiency
Costs can quickly add up when a launched product fails to meet requirements or encounters safety issues. You have the losses from missed sales, as well as expenses for redesigning the original product.
Designing custom metal parts helps deter these issues by providing the flexibility to build parts from scratch. Rather than trying to mold products around premade parts, you can create metal parts optimal for designs and increase their chances of success on the market.
Efficient Processes
While a premade part may work for a product, it could introduce new steps into the metal manufacturing process. For instance, it might introduce the need for additional finishing techniques or perhaps require additional parts to improve upon its limited functionality.
Thanks to custom metal design, manufacturing processes can be made more efficient. With parts developed for a specific purpose, businesses have the ability to combine functionality in a single part and eliminate unnecessary steps that could slow down the manufacturing process.
As more businesses turn to custom metal design, Switzer is helping to meet these demands. Using cutting-edge methods and a straightforward approach, we bring our customers’ challenging custom metal parts to life. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
