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Quick with wire

25 January 2013

When a supplier of automotive interior products wanted 150 prototype rear seat wire-frames for a leading brand hatchback,William Hughes provided the solution. The 1300 by 500 by 120mm frames were complex (20+ MAG weld

When a supplier of automotive interior products wanted 150 prototype rear seat wire-frames for a leading brand hatchback,William Hughes provided the solution.

The 1300 by 500 by 120mm frames were complex (20+ MAG welds and many different bend angles), and a two week turnaround was required.

The customer supplied 3D modelling software and William Hughes ensured that the 150 prototypes were produced in record time.Made from 4mm diameter steel, the individual wire components were made using the company's CNC wire bending machinery, which can comfortably produce 200 to 1000 parts/h. The prototype tooling was designed in-house by William Hughes.
 
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