Blue Diamond’s rapid prototyping service provides a fast solution to design and engineering problems

Blue Diamond Technologies specialises in solving design, engineering and manufacturing problems for its customers.

Its scope of supply includes machined components, metal parts, turned and cast parts, plastic components and sub assemblies, for applications as diverse as submersible pumps, domestic showers, vending machines and temporary buildings.

“Customers are often unaware that “Real Life” prototypes can be produced quickly and cost-effectively” said Mike Doel, Director, Blue Diamond Technologies. “As it is frequently the case that only by trying and testing a solid prototype can fit and function be truly evaluated, enabling a customer to get his hands on such a prototype speedily is of immense benefit”.

Blue Diamond can produce a solid metal/plastic “Real Life” model within a 12 − 14 day turnaround. Because Blue Diamond’s qualified engineers verify all the information from the original drawing they can identify and resolve problems before they occur. Rapid prototyping results in a physical component that can be used to check fit, function, ergonomics and aesthetics. This allows the customer to check feasibility and make detailed adjustments before finalising the design.

Blue Diamond uses Autodesk Inventor software for 3D mechanical design, product simulation, tooling creation, and design communication. Inventor enables an accurate 3D model to be

produced that allows Blue Diamond to design, visualise, and simulate customer products before they are built. This powerful software package helps improve product design, reduce development costs, and minimise development times.

Following successful prototyping the next stage is often small batch production to prove the design and manufacturing process before moving to high volume output. When manufacturing is underway, components can be quickly and accurately measured using the latest multi-sensor, coordinate system. This compares the measurements obtained from the component with the dimensions and tolerances on the engineering drawing and details any dimensions that are outside the dimensional tolerances.

“We have over 35 years of experience solving design, engineering and manufacturing problems for our customers,” said Doel. “Our aim is to improve the design and performance of a wide range of engineering components. Our rapid prototyping service can help avoid costly delays and enhance our customers’ competitive edge.”

For further details, contact Blue Diamond Technologies Ltd, Rolwey House, School Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4BY. Tel: (023) 8025 8966
Fax: (023) 8025 8989 E-mail: bdsales@rolwey.com Website: www.blue-diamond.co.uk