Custom Steel Fabricated Medical Photo-Acoustic Devices
A customer in the medical industry commissioned Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. to design and build a prototype for the photo-acoustic device highlighted here. Our engineers worked with the client to produce a design fitting their requirements, creating prototypes that were tested and fine-tuned for production approval. Upon approval it was imperative that we produced a zero defect product. This unit required heavy finishing work, costing the customer hours in assembly time so the part had to be to specification. At Fabco we were up to the challenge, employing our recognized manufacturing capabilities to produce the part from 14ga, 16ga, and 18ga cold rolled steel, expertly manipulating the material with our precision shearing, punching, forming, TIG welding, and grinding services & processes.
Overall dimensions of the device were 14″ in width, 24″ in depth, and 36″ in height. The article was finished with zinc plating for longevity and high performance, and inspected for quality with first article and dimensional methods. Turnaround time for this project was 3 weeks. Our relationship with the customer has evolved from design and prototyping to handling the full time production of this unit, fabricating 25 pieces per week and packaging with custom crating for international shipment. For more details about this photo-acoustic device design and fabrication or for information about how our custom design and precision manufacturing can benefit your business, please see the table below or contact us directly.
Medical Photo-Acoustic Device Project Highlights
Project Name | Medical Photo-Acoustic Device |
Project Description | With customer input, design and build prototypes which ultimately turned to a 100 units per month production part. |
Capabilities Applied/Processes | Primary: Engineering Design – SolidWorks Models and Drawings Shearing Punching Forming TIG Welding Grinding Secondary: Zinc Plating Assembly – Hardware Insertion Crating |
Overall Part Dimensions | Width: 14” Depth: 24” Height: 36” |
Material Used | Cold Rolled Steel Thickness: 16ga, 18ga and 14ga |
Material Finish | Zinc Plated |
In process testing/inspection performed | First Article Inspection, Dimensional Inspection |
Industry for Use | Medical |
Volume | 25 pcs per Week |
Delivery/Turnaround Time | 3 Weeks |
Delivery Location | International |
Standards Met | Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing |