| Product | LFM(load port reader - Multiprotocol) |
| Technology | CNC metal, Extrusion |
| Material | AI 5052, Aluminium 6061 |
| Finish | Anodization (Natural and Black color) |
| Timeline | 50 Days |
| Quantity | 4,000 sets |
Our customer, a technology company specializing in industry, buildings, energy, and the environment, collaborated with Protolis on this project involving the production of 4000 LFM (load port reader – multiprotocol) metal enclosure.
This intricate fabrication and assembly process included extrusion for the external casing, CNC machining for precise shaping of aluminum components, and anodization for a black finish on profiles.
About our client
Our customer is a technology company, with a focus on industry, buildings, energy, and the environment. They customize automation and IT solutions.
Technical challenges and solutions
Technical and aesthetic integration: The project seamlessly integrates technical functionality with aesthetic considerations.
Critical tolerances: Maintaining precise tolerances is crucial to ensuring tight assembly with the customer’s light guide plastic parts.
Material considerations: Utilization of different aluminum alloys (6061 and 5052) based on customer requirements.
Post-anodization dimensions: Anticipating and controlling important dimensions post-anodization to ensure alignment within tolerance ranges.
Surface aesthetics: Meeting strict aesthetic requirements, including invisible rack marks after anodization.
Results
By navigating through various manufacturing processes, the team ensured the production of 4000 customized load port readers that met stringent quality and aesthetic standards.
