Cutting Service We can lay up in multiple layers and cut shapes in thier thousands using band knives and band saws ensuring accuracy and form consistency. You can either supply or we will develop the pattern or template for use. We mark out shapes on the layup table then they are transferred over to the band saw where they are cut in varying thicknesses. Larger or more simple shapes can be cut using the band knife. These tools work well with most materials however some more plastic based materials tend to fuse when used in this way and need a different cutting approach. Prototyping When bringing a new product to the market new ideas and shapes need to tried out to see if they work, especially at the pre-production stage. If you have a set of CADCAM shapes we can turn them into a workable product, alternatively we can create the prototype directly from an object by developing our own patterns (see below). Prototypes can be mocked up in a simple low cost lining or a material closer to the finished specification. The finished item can then be evaluated against the initial brief. Pattern Making We create, scale, grade and make patterns. These patterns are made for production purposes and hold all the detail and information a machinist needs to create the finished article. We take a template or a CADCAM drawing and then develop it into a workable pattern that can be duplicated and applied for production. Short Production Runs Being a small business makes us ideal for accommodating small or limited production runs, especially for complex designs or designs that involve integrating with multiple and specialist parts. Our background in fashion design, Aeronautical Engineering, manufacturing for fashion is a great combination for creating a workable product on a small scale. Product Branding and Identification We have an in-house ECOSOL CMYK large format printer cutter so are capable to integrating Identification and Branding detail through heat press, applying directly to a materials surface. We can accept most file types from a MAC or PC and turn them into a cut file or a higher resolution printable file. ECOSOL 3 inks have a high UV resistance and provide good longevity - even for prolonged outdoor use. Heat Press removes the need for stitching on additional identification panels. We can also Barcode and RFID Chip on request for those more critical items.