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Machining in the Electronics Industry

August 11, 2017 By meiadmin

Machining in the Electronics Industry

Modern electronic devices are smaller than ever before. In order to produce these products, electronics manufacturers must be able to create electronic components that are smaller, stronger, lighter and more powerful. This creates a unique challenge for manufacturers.

Electronics machining makes it possible to produce the high quality parts necessary to create modern electronic devices. Precise machining allows electronic components to be smaller, more reliable and stronger than previously possible.

Tight Tolerance Precision Machining

Means Engineering, Inc. provides tight tolerance precision machining services. We are able to accommodate even the most stringent requirements. Our expert team is well prepared to solve a number of machining issues. We are able to produce parts that other companies cannot. We have the capabilities to handle a variety of volumes no matter how small, large or complex the project.

We offer our precision machining services to a variety of industries. Our expertise and first-rate equipment allows us to create high quality products from even the most complex designs. We offer prototypes, one offs and full production runs. We have experience working with a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, semiconductor and defense. We are able to quickly and efficiently produce quality parts that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.

High Quality, Reliable Parts

Every year, the electronics manufacturing industry faces more pressure to produce better, faster and stronger products. This is especially true for the semiconductor industry. In order to remain successful and competitive in the marketplace, companies need to be able to meet the growing needs of their customers.

Since our expert staff has extensive experience with the machining process, we are able to evaluate plans before any manufacturing takes place. This puts us in the best possible position to address areas of concern before production. This helps us ensure that our customers receive high quality parts time and time again.

Means Engineering, Inc. is able to handle a wide variety of projects regardless of their size, material or quantity requirements. We maintain ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certification. This ensures you receive the best quality available today.

Electronics Manufacturing Trends

July 28, 2017 By meiadmin

Electronics Manufacturing Trends

Changes in technology and the way in which people use electronics continue to drive change in electronics manufacturing. Demand for high quality and less expensive options is encouraging manufacturers to develop new practices and improve their manufacturing operations. Many of the trends in the manufacturing industry are focused on reducing costs and improving quality.

Green Technology

More and more organizations are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. As such, electronics manufacturers continue to search for ways to make electronics more environmentally friendly.

E-waste can have a significant impact on our environment. Electronics manufacturers are working towards developing greener electronics that have longer lifecycles and utilize more recycled plastics.

Changes in Medical Electronics

Global demand for medical equipment and devices is growing at an alarming rate. With this growth comes the need for increased quality control and assurance of medical electronic devices. Few devices can impact the lives of humans as much as those used in the medical industry. Quality and reliability is extremely important.

Many changes are taking place in medical electronics manufacturing. New materials are being used, power density is increasing and changes are being made to the way in which information is managed. Quality control in medical manufacturing is more important than ever before. Means Engineering Inc. has full ISO 13485 certification. This ensures that every medical device we deliver is high quality, safe, effective and reliable.

Evaporative Cooling

A lot of heat is generated during the manufacturing process. In order to keep costs down, many companies in the electronics manufacturing industry use evaporative cooling to reduce heat and control humidity. Evaporative cooling uses water to remove heat from the air. Very little energy is required to run the cooler.

Flexible Hybrid Electronics

New technologies emerge all the time. One of the most popular new technologies is flexible hybrid electronics (FHE). Flexible hybrid electronics combine elements of the electronics industry with high precision printing. Hybrid electronics are lighter and more flexible than any other type of electronics component. This makes it possible to incorporate electronics into clothing and other highly flexible products. This technology is dramatically changing the way in which electronics are being used.

Advantages of Orbital Welding for High Purity Applications

May 19, 2017 By meiadmin

Advantages of Orbital Welding for High Purity Applications

Orbital welding is a clean and highly effective way to join two objects together. The process involves moving the head around a stationary object. There are many advantages of orbital welding.

Orbital welding is ideal for a number of special situations including:

When the tube or pipe cannot be rotated or rotation is not practical
When space restrictions limit the size of the device that can be used
In applications with strict requirements for quality, consistency and purity

Clean Welding

It’s important to keep contamination away from metal tubing during the welding process. Impurities can easily destroy an entire process, costing a significant amount of time and money. Orbital welding is extremely clean. It is generally performed in a clean room setting where tubes and fittings can be welded in a high-purity, contamination free environment.

High Quality Welding

An orbital weld performed using the right equipment and settings will always result in a high quality weld. This makes orbital welding the perfect choice for applications with strict requirements such as in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.

Efficient Welding

Welds are always consistent and clean making the welding process extremely efficient. Computerized welding is even more efficient as the entire process can be scheduled ahead of time and documented. This reduces costs as well as production time.

Consistent Welds

With manual welding there will always be a level of variability and inconsistency between welds. Orbital welding produces consistent welds every time. This is due to the fact that orbital welding equipment can be set to a specific program, allowing the system to repeat the exact same welds time and time again.

Means Engineering, Inc. has the capabilities and equipment necessary to perform high purity welding services for a wide range of industries. Our highly skilled employees offer high quality orbital welding to semi E-49.