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.