Challenge: A well-known firearms manufacturer must reduce costs in the production of two parts with complex geometries. The .22 caliber rifle required a trigger guard and seer which was more durable than plastic, yet was more cost effective than simply machining an alloy out of material stock.
Solution: Stork Kelch correctly specifies Thixomolding. Working in concert with design engineers in one location and manufacturing and purchasing in another, Stork Kelch capitalizes on its expertise in the dying art of communication.
As is often the case, the customer's engineering and purchasing departments were unaware of the latest developments in the design process. Ensuring all parties were communicating on a constant basis, Stork Kelch continually managed the program to its successful conclusion.
This resulted in parts which were made out of a high strength, lightweight magnesium based alloy. The parts held a complex net shape and provided a significant cost savings over machining. They have stood the test of time in the field as the rifle is both sturdy and lightweight.
Contact Stork Kelch to learn how we can unite your organization to produce quality parts at reduced costs.
