Seeing the big picture, optimising the details: Solutions in plastic for demanding applications

Seeing the big picture, optimising the details: Solutions in plastic for demanding applications

Complete solutions in plastic, from concept through to series manufacture Turning ideas into reality Short development times First the prototypes Intensively tested In-house tool room Powerful infrastructure Rapid, cost-effective solutions result from the involvement of all the subject specialists from the very earliest project phase. To achieve the best possible project management, SFS intec likes to get involved in the development and production processes as early as possible. Working closely with the customer creates the optimum solution. We use the latest engineering design tools to help customers convert product ideas into reality. Using 3D-CAD/CAE methods considerably shortens both development times and ramp-up periods. The sooner prototypes can be generated, the quicker possible design shortcomings can be addressed. Using trial tooling and a range of rapid prototyping methods such as stereo-lithography and laser sintering, we can prepare both visual and even functional prototypes. Short, rapid communication links enable us to do this smoothly and efficiently. At SFS intec, new parts can be subjected to a range of physical tests in our in-house laboratory in order to check their characteristics. The results are put into the development plan, enabling the required functions to be achieved. The best possible tool design and precise tool manufacture are prerequisites for achieving perfect plastic components. We design the necessary injection moulds using 3D-CAD systems. Thanks to integrated CAD / CAM programs, the data can also be used as the basis for programming machine tools. Modern automated production equipment and the complete control of every process are at the centre of our production capabilities. Concepts such as process-integrated automation make for tremendous economies in manufacture and assembly. By integrating plastic injection moulding machines with automatic assembly lines, non-value-added processes are eliminated.

The big picture: ready-to-fit components combining materials and technologies Metal-to-plastic combinations: one partner with a range of technologies Where a component has to meet differing functional and design criteria, innovative solutions can be achieved by combining different materials and processes. Multi-disciplined engineering teams at SFS intec integrate the specific properties of metals and plastics to full effect. Complete assemblies: thought-through solutions, readyto-fit packs Complete assemblies reduce our customers production requirements, and help to optimise their valueadded chains. With the perfect blend of development, manufacturing and logistics, we can offer ready-to-fit components; where appropriate, in customer-specific packs at affordable prices. Defined test characteristics can be checked 100% by using integrated inspection systems (e.g. optical vision systems).

Details that make the difference: Super-fine filter grille structures meeting new design criteria Loudspeaker grilles: Perfect designs for unadulterated listening pleasure Plastics are the ideal materials for manufacturing loudspeaker grilles. Their multi-faceted material properties lend themselves to elegant design solutions. What s more, they offer high dynamic strength and perfect sound transfer thanks to the extremely fine structures. Filter components: Precise grille structures for uncompromising quality The finest structures can readily be achieved at SFS intec, thanks to hightech tooling. Gap widths of an incredible 0,1 mm can even be achieved. Depending on the specific application, filter components can also be produced in metal or cloth weave combined with plastic. The know-how which stems from our many years experience in manufacturing enables us to produce the finest precision grille structures.

Looking further for added value: reliable functioning in high-end applications Miniature plastic components: Perfect function in miniature The ongoing trend towards miniaturisation continues to make demands on designers and engineers for ever-more compact solutions. Our know-how in precision multi-cavity injection moulding enables tight production tolerances to be maintained for parts with weights of less than 0,02 g. Thanks to state-of-the-art tooling and manufacturing processes, even geometrically complex parts can be achieved. High temperature plastic components: tried and tested under extreme conditions With the search for weight reduction continuing apace, the vehicle engine space is being increasingly taken over by plastics. These parts not only have to withstand mechanical stress, they have to be resistant to long-term chemical and thermal attack too. Tensile strength [psi] Temperature [ C] Tensile strength [MPa] Temperature F We choose the right high-specification material for the particular application.

Added value you can see: Thought-through solutions to complex problems CardaFlex -Technology: Creative plastic parts on a roll CardaFlex -Technology is an SFS intec development, enabling precise, continuous over-moulding of a diverse assortment of component shapes onto a range of carrier tapes. Among the carriers used are textiles and manmade fibres, steel strip and steel wire. CardaFlex -Technology components are widely used as drive and control elements, and as functional parts. Multi-component moulding: Combined materials in one processing step Multi-component moulding enables hard and soft plastics or different coloured parts to be combined in one process step. Combining two different polymers in one application can often lead to enormous cost savings. Component finishing: Ready-to-fit solutions, thanks to our comprehensive production capabilities Whether it s over-printing, assembly or ultrasonic welding, when it comes to secondary operations, we can offer a wide range of made-to-measure solutions.

Taking a critical look at quality: Unified processes and inspection techniques Customer needs in focus: Guaranteed international product supply Continuous improvement means real customer satisfaction Comprehensive inspection possibilities in our physical test labs Globally networked development, manufacture and sales Ultra-modern plants offering complete flexibility Our aim is to continually match our products and processes to the needs of our customers. Our plastics plants fulfil the requirements of ISO 9001/EN 29001 and ISO/TS 16949 as well as the environmental standard ISO 14001. These are integrated into a unified Quality- Environment and Safety Management System. Using 3D measuring equipment for ISIR (initial sample inspection report) work enables a high degree of reproducibility of measurement results. Both standard and customer-specific tests can be carried out on raw materials and finished products in our in-house physical laboratories. The following equipment can help determine the ultimate suitability of a plastic part for its final application: Climate chamber Rapid weathering system Colour measurement unit Universal test station Melting-point index Thin film microscopy enables manufacturing defects to be detected in finished parts. The increasingly international nature of manufacturing presents both opportunities and demands. SFS intec maintains an international network of development, manufacture, sales and customer support. Our industry-specific organisation enables short communication channels and intensive information exchange. This translates into custom solutions, and a high degree of mutual understanding, going far beyond the constraints of language and culture. With over three hundred employees and one hundred injection moulding machines on three European sites, we offer our customers comprehensive plastics know-how. Decentralised manufacture makes for a high degree of supply security. Our production spectrum ranges from parts weighing well under a gram to over 2,5 kilograms. Global sales teams co-ordinate specific customer requirements. They guarantee that elegant solutions are rapidly developed into mass production products. Thin film microscopy DSC analyser Three sites in Altstätten, Switzerland, Korneuburg, Austria and Jánossomorja, Hungary deploy state-of-the-art plant and equipment.

Wide-angle perspectives: Advanced technology for innovative products Breaking down barriers: Creativity and commitment mean profitable solutions for our customers Cold forming Deep drawing Fastener technology Partnership that matters Confidence flows from experience We have been employing advanced high-power cold forming techniques for many years for the manufacture of precision tool based components and special fasteners. The design possibilities are constrained only by the tensile-strength and ductility of the material. Thanks to the development of numerous product solutions, SFS intec has established itself as one of the leading global suppliers in the field. The special properties of the deep drawing technology offer an enhancement to cold forming. The process lends itself to the mass production of intricate forms and tightly toleranced components. The complex geometry available opens up a myriad of interesting design possibilities. Fasteners from SFS intec are uniquely matched to the individual requirements of the branches we serve. We produce multi-functional fasteners that drill, form threads, secure, seal, fasten and fix! What s more, a wide range of design possibilities and corrosion protections are available. Our customers value the co-engineering of application-specific solutions and a rapid, reliable global supply. The backbone of the corporation is made up of eleven modern production plants at ten sites across Europe and North America, aided by twenty marketing organisations and service centres in Europe and overseas. Our rigorous customer orientation and streamlined processes are what makes our partners competitive. We supply the automotive, electrical, architectural fitting, machinery and machine tool industries worldwide. The aerospace, hobby and construction industries also trust in precision cold formed parts and special fasteners from SFS intec. Everything we do is directed towards a single objective: Turn ideas into reality.

Cross location expertise Flexibility and economy are our bywords at SFS intec, throughout our international network of facilities. We manufacture our products in various plants across three continents. We maintain a continuous knowledge exchange process beyond company boundaries and national frontiers. It is the merging and ongoing development of technological knowhow which creates the critical synergy. That's why we are always able to communicate and convey a state-of-the-art knowledge base in our technologies. Discover our comprehensive product portfolio SFS intec has over 50 years of experience in fastening technology. We will be glad to offer you a solution that meets your demands. See our extensive brochures for further information. You can request them if you need more details. SFS intec 2015, i-ei 8.00.03 BRO_Kunststofftechnik_en We reserve the right to make technical changes Printed in Switzerland 2015 Feel free to contact us anytime. We will be pleased to assist you. Consultancy and Sales: SFS intec AG, IndustrialProducts Electrical Industry Rosenbergsaustrasse 10 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Tel +41 71 727 56 71 Fax +41 71 727 56 89 electrical-industry@sfsintec.biz www.sfsintec.biz Turn ideas into reality.