Going from concept to production in engineering can be a laborious and time-consuming process. Whether your design engineer ideas are rooted in manufacturing, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering, any concept needs to be thoroughly tested, modified and revised until it’s perfected. Continue reading
You could be in the thick of a team or building solo, but it’s critical that no matter what you do, you move quickly. Fast prototyping is a design workflow, and it’s one that is made up of ideation, prototype creation, and testing. When you decide to use fast prototyping, you will be able to work together with managers and designers, engineers, and users, to create a functional product.
The basic idea of milling is to remove material from a larger piece, whether wood, metal, plastic or something else. Low volume milling refers to the case where only a small number of units are milled compared to regular manufacturing processes in which thousands or millions of pieces of materials are milled to the desired specification. Finally, the “CNC” part refers to the fact that the milling is directed by computer, not by hand. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control and is the name given to the process by which a computer translates digital information from a computer into milling instructions in equipment capable of removing material. Continue reading
Invention and innovation has always been at the cutting edge in the Uk which is why the manufacturing industries have always been so important and whilst we saw a shrinkage during the mid 20th century it has still remained and important part of the UK’s economy. Continue reading
Thompson Precision Engineering have offered 3D CAD product design for over ten years to support our CNC machining services and assembly facilities. But what exactly is 3D CAD design software, what is it for and why do we use it? Read on to find out more about this technology and how it helps us to offer world class product design. Continue reading
CNC Milling is the use of automated machinery to produce incredibly accurate models, prototypes and products. When we refer to large scale CNC milling, this simply means that the end result is, well, large! To produce these bigger projects, specialist machinery is required which often uses something called G-code to produce accuracy on a large scale. Continue reading
Thompson Precision are specialists in mechanical and electromechanical product design with many years experience of helping clients see their designs come to life. You can benefit from our expertise whether you need help with creating a product design from scratch or just need to tweak an existing design to overcome mechanical problems or resolve any issues. Continue reading
The automotive industry has a habit of pushing boundaries; with billions of dollars pumped into research and development in the industry, it’s little surprise that today’s cars look vastly different to those from even a decade ago. While much of the basic features remain the same, automotive companies are constantly looking at ways to reduce weight, lower wind resistance and make cars that look as futuristic as possible. One of the main ways they do this is to utilise modern manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing. Continue reading
We pride ourselves on finding solutions for problem projects that other engineering firms may have turned down. We use our expertise in fast-turnaround, low-volume engineering to create, modify and perfect parts that are causing you a headache. Continue reading
This year marks the 100th anniversary of women being allowed to vote, which is something well worth celebrating. However there is still a lot of gender imbalance when it comes to certain industries with less women choosing careers in the scientific and engineering industries. Continue reading
