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Manufacturing
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Engel IMMs
Among
others, Lakeside currently makes use of Engel Injection Molding
Machines offering full closed loop process control allowing for
repeatability from shot-to-shot and process tolerance zones with reject
signalling should parameters reach or exceed tolerance settings. |
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Automation
Lakeside currently has several robotic take off devices for the purpose of:
- streamlining of machine process, allowing consistent demolding times, further stabilizing process.
- eliminates ergonomic concerns with manually demolding product.
- allows part separation where left and right hand product or differing products are produced within same mold.
- allows
separate deposit areas for "suspect" product when rejects are signalled
or warning tolerances are met to aid in preventing outflow.
|  |  | Vision Technology
Whether mounted instream or downstream of the process, Lakeside uses vision cameras to allow for: - detection of parts being free from mold prior to closing
- detection of color variance in molded parts
- detection of short shots
- detection of proper insert placement in insert molding
- detection of proper alignment of critical moving parts in mold
- tie-ins
to complement both the IMM closed-loop processor and robotic device for
futher detection of suspect product and prevention of outflow.
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Molding Operations
With our 36 IMMs, we offer a full range of service capability, including services such as: - insert molding
- second shot molding
- laminate (applique) molding
- sequential valve gate molding
- new mold tryout
- protoype runs
|  |  | Secondary Assembly
Lakeside is well established in the area of secondary assembly. We provide a full range of services, including:
- Multi-Component Assembly (Metallic & Plastic)
- Heat Staking
- Robot-Assisted Assembly
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Vibration Welding
- Grommetting
Error
Protection (also known as Poke-Yoke) protection features are part of
our Secondary Assembly standards. Some of the technologies used to
achieve advanced error proofing are:
- Vision Recognition
- PLC "Anti-Repeat" Programming
- Laser Switches
- Part Presence Detection
- Short Shot Detection
- Photoelectric Switches
- Capacitive Sensors
- Inductive Sensors
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Tooling
Lakeside
has the experience to design, construct, and maintain the tooling
necessary for quality production through the entire life of the program. Accordingly, we:
- clean and lubricate all molds each shift
- track
the number of shots each tool has performed and once a pre-determined
point has been reached, the tool is disassembled for inspection,
cleaning, lubrication and repairs as necessary
- invite all production staff to add input on our tooling for not only repairs, but improvements as well
- perform engineering changes when required
- perform fixture maintenance, repair and calibration
- perform emergency repairs
|  | Manufacturing Staff
The
Lakeside manufacturing staff is committed to providing our customers
with the best service available. We work hand in hand with our
Engineering and Quality Departments to eliminate defects from being
made at all.
We do this through constant training from not only our supplier bases, but through each other as well. We
have continually stepped up to all challenges brought to the table,
from not only our customers' ever increasing expectations and world
markets, but from new technology as well. Each
new challenge is greeted with a determination that not only can
Lakeside perform the task at hand, but that we can do it better than
anyone else. |
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