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How quickly can Axcell produce a part and tooling quote? |
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The initial quote can be produced within two business days for requests accompanied by a print and 3-5 days for a more complex engineered solution. |
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What tooling capabilities does Axcell have? |
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Axcell utilizes a combination of in-house tooling centers and a dedicated tool shop to produce the highest quality tooling in the shortest time frame. |
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What kind of materials does Axcell run? |
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The most commonly used is 6/6 nylon, however, Axcell uses a variety of thermoplastic materials to meet design specific requirements for aesthetic, mechanical, thermal or optical properties. |
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Will Axcell run special materials for unique applications? |
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Yes, specialty grade engineered thermoplastics to suit application requirements are available upon request. |
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Is there a maximum part size that Axcell will quote? |
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In-stock mold blocks run up to 8 inches, however custom frames can be produced to accommodate larger applications. |
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Does Axcell require the customer to supply part prints? |
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Part prints would be helpful, formatted in DXF or IGES, but not necessary. We have a comprehensive design engineering group using ProE and AutoCAD that can provide solutions to various application problems and can produce the necessary documentation to fabricate the tooling and parts. |
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What kind of tolerances can Axcell hold their parts to? |
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A tolerance of plus or minus 0.005” is typical, however, application specific needs can be addressed. |
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Are rapid prototypes available? |
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3-D models can be generated on our Rapid Prototyping Machine to provide you with a hands-on conceptual look at the part design. |
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