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Since 1971, Malcolm Nicholls Limited has established itself as one of the most prestigious prototyping companies in Europe. Priding itself on the quality of it's work, MNL offer concept models through to fully operational working prototypes, for all market sectors.
The services that MNL has to offer include:
Fully Functional SLS models; A recent introduction to the facilities at MNL is the HiQ Sinterstation. MNL currently offer 3 choices of material including Innov'PA 1550 Nylon, Innov'PA 2550 GBAL and Castform PS. The Nylon parts are available in natural or coloured to customer specified Pantone numbers. Castform PS parts, when infiltrated with wax, become investment casting patterns. Castform patterns are ideally suited to complex functional metal castings, as traditional tooling considerations for waxes are eliminated.
Large format SL models; with the SLA5000 MNL can produce parts up to 500x500 in one hit, however a recent project saw production of a fabricated SL model assembly 2 metres tall, 800mm wide by 900mm deep.
Very intricate SL models; with the Viper SL machine very thin walled parts down to 0.15mm in some cases can be built. The 0.075mm diameter spot size produces amazingly crisp detail, coupled with the latest Si50 resin which produces beautifully smooth walled parts with an ABS look and feel. |
Vacuum cast components; with several large format vac casting machines MNL are able to produce polyurethane parts from tools as large as 900x600x500mm. MNL's experience of vac casting, which started in the 70's, enables them to cast components most other rp companies shy away from. Recent casting materials include, real nylon, PVC simulant, clear & flexiclear, a range of Shore A rated elastomers, high temperature resins (up to 200°C), low temperature resins (as low as -40°C), FDA approved (no wets), as well as a multitude of simulants for most thermoplastics.
Vacuum cast non-ferrous metals; utilizing standard vac casting machines to produce waxes from silicon tools, MNL are able to give the foundry an excellent sacrificial pattern for their vacuum assisted casting process. This casting process is able to produce superb results in terms of intricacy, thin walls, and porosity.
Traditional modelmaking team; Most of MNL's team have each been with them over 20 years. The skills MNL's team offer, not only enable full scale modelling of projects such as; railway platform systems, foam block models, hammer-form tools; but also simple design changes to RP models.
Quality starts by knowing exactly what customers require from their prototypes. Communication with you the customer on all aspects of your project is paramount in today’s frantically tight schedules. |
