Solutions

Kemo’s rapid modelling and functional prototyping help to:

Decrease time to market
Speed up decision-making by management and investors
Reduce risk by testing the market with photographs, mock-ups and marketing communications in the early phase
Smooth the transition from prototype to production stage

Each phase of your design process requires a different model specification. At Kemo we always consult with you to select the most cost-effective solution.

Test your ideas

Volume models are used to test your concept. The most common request is to ensure that proportions are correct. Kemo can offer a variety of solutions according to your requirements, such as foam models for fast, low-cost modelling and volume models milled from Prolab 65 for fast, low-cost delivery.

Functional models

These are more detailed and have a higher quality finish, thereby adding value to your models. They are realistic and the keypads have their actual functions printed on them. The user interface and ergonomics of the product are best tested with this type of model.

High end finishing and prototyping

These models have full functionality including engineering and LED illumination. Sophisticated 5-axis milling techniques are used to give a high value model that suits all requirements.

A wide range of technologies and tools

Kemo has all the required technology and facilities in-house, from 3D CAD/CAM, which allows you to see the actual appearance of your design, to functional models and CNC-controlled lathe and milling benches. This ensures accurate and reproducible results with the shortest delivery time.

Cad/Cam and CNC Milling/turning
Conventional department
Vacuum casting technology
Vacuum moulding
Paint spraying shop
Stereolithography

CAD/CAM and CNC Milling/turning

We use the Cimatron CAD/CAM package for drawing and programming 3D design and functional models for technical products. We have 6 workstations.

If no 3D file is available, the 2D version can be converted into a 3D version so that the model can be milled entirely by CAD/CAM. This is done in consultation with the designer.

We have 6 CNC controlled high-speed milling machines.

Conventional department

Speed is of the essence when developing new products due to the ever increasing rate of innovation. Designers and product developers want to see their concepts realised as quickly as possible.

The conventional method of model building demands a high level of expertise, but can nevertheless be extremely time-consuming. This applies in particular to finishing when several models or series are required.

Vacuum casting technology

Vacuum casting technology is a copying technique that is highly suited to the production of small series of plastic design and functional models.

Firstly, a master model is made using milling or rapid prototyping. Copies are then made from this in a variety of PU materials with different properties and in a range of colours. This is useful for evaluating design and functionality.

As a result, housings for household appliances, components for the automotive industry, and technical products can be realised faster and cheaper. Complex components, details and shapes are shown accurately so that the moulded prototypes are exact copies of the milled or supplied master models.

Vacuum moulding

Our Geiss vacuum suction machine has a maximum reach of 1500x1000mm. The vacuum mould of a product is made using a template. This production method is particularly suitable for thin-walled products that do not have to meet exceptionally stringent dimensional requirements, such as blister packaging or machine covers. This is a relatively inexpensive production method when you look at the price per product.

We can also press a product using a top and bottom template on the same machine. Also known as soft tooling, this is particularly useful in small test series to check the dimensions of the template for the end product.

Paint spraying shop

Design models are painted in the paint spraying shop. We use both conventional and water-based paints. The colours are mixed to match your samples. The colour formula is developed with precision and is tested by making colour reference samples that are compared to each other. The colour and gloss level can be precisely copied using specific paint applications. Only the best results are acceptable.

Stereolitography

Stereolithography models – manufactured with our new iPro™ 8000 SLA® Center – will satisfy new and existing customers’ needs for complex, direct manufacturing of consumer electronic and medical appliances.

The accuracy of the iPro System and the properties of the Accura plastic materials are impressive. We are able to quickly build parts with superior surface smoothness, feature resolution, edge definition and tolerances.

Demo models - some facts:

Maximum model size: 750 x 660 x 550 mm.
Small and large parts
Different materials
High accuracy, good surface quality
Visual prototypes with fine detailing