MANUFACTURE SOLUTIONS
The Solution: Custom built kick press with recycled mounting plate and tracks. Including 3D Printed and Laser Cut JIGs for unique Components
DHC had a problem.
Each product created required a unique building processes to match. For years skilled craftsmen consistantly bent houndreds of new matching items by hand with pliars. Causing inconsistency, slowing manufacturing, and straining fingers and hands.
We built a solution.
A custom kick press and mount with 3D printable JIGs was implimented. Resulting in a 90% reduced process time, unmatched consistancy, and greatly improving quality of life for the craftsmen. (5 people/1-day to 1 person/half-day)
Creating Kick Press Modification
Kick Press
The project began by acquiring an older kick press. The jaws were then detached. Utilizing recycled machine parts, I engineered a slidable mounting base with magnetic stoppers. This allowed users to easily mount new JIGs and remove completed pieces from the attached molds.
3D Printed JIGs
100s of unique 3D molds were required to match the existing inventory and sales. To accomplish this a consistent process of turning already made digital laser cutter patterns into 3D modeled molds for printing was developed.
Designed & Fabricated Jigs
Custom Built Kick Press and JIGs
The Storage
The Jaws
The User Process
The Final Product
David Howell
& Company
“Specializing in the design and manufacturing of sophisticated, museum quality gifts, including metal bookmarks, jewelry, ornaments, and more. Our innovative gift designs are inspired by museum pieces, adapting original, iconic work to modern, meaningful gifts.”