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APPLICATION-LED MANUFACTURING

Different industries.
One focus.
Your part.

Custom manufacturing shaped by what your component needs to do. Explore industry applications, process routes and the requirements that matter.

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PROLEAN / APPLICATION ENGINEERING01–07
A selection of machined metal components with different geometries
THE APPLICATION SETS THE REQUIREMENTS.THE PART SETS THE PROCESS.
01 / Define the application02 / Compare process routes03 / Agree acceptance

FIND YOUR APPLICATION

Start with your industry.
Build around your requirements.

Explore typical component types and manufacturing considerations. Use the filters to find a starting point for your project.

Showing 7 industry applications

01 / APPLICATION

Aerospace

Brackets, housings & test fixtures

Weight, interfaces and documentation belong in the same manufacturing brief.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC milling · Turning · Sheet metal
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Material grade, datums, critical fits and required inspection records.
Explore aerospace
02 / APPLICATION

Automotive & EV

Housings, mounts & validation parts

Develop the part around its assembly, operating environment and next design revision.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC machining · Sheet metal · Prototyping
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Mating geometry, thermal loads, quantity breaks and validation criteria.
Explore automotive & ev
03 / APPLICATION

Medical devices

Device enclosures & lab fixtures

Define the intended use and acceptance requirements before choosing a process.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC machining · Swiss turning · Prototyping
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Material specification, surface requirements and any application-specific qualification.
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04 / APPLICATION

Robotics

End effectors, joints & sensor mounts

Balance mass, stiffness and the interfaces that govern motion and assembly.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC milling · Turning · Sheet metal
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Bearing seats, concentricity, clearance, loads and finished dimensions.
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05 / APPLICATION

Consumer products

Enclosures, controls & appearance models

Bring form, fit and visible surfaces together before committing to the next run.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC machining · Vacuum casting · Sheet metal
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Cosmetic faces, color references, texture, assembly gaps and sample approval.
Explore consumer products
06 / APPLICATION

Liquid cooling

Cold plates, manifolds & CDU parts

Plan flow paths, sealing interfaces and the method used to accept the component.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC machining · Sheet metal · Finishing
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Flatness, sealing geometry, fluid compatibility and agreed leak-test conditions.
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07 / APPLICATION

Energy & industrial equipment

Valve bodies, fixtures & equipment parts

Start with service conditions, mating components and maintenance requirements.

PROCESS ROUTES
CNC machining · Turning · Sheet metal
DEFINE IN YOUR BRIEF
Wear, corrosion, material condition, inspection scope and repeat quantities.
Discuss your industrial project

Typical applications are discussion starting points. Manufacturing feasibility, inspection, documentation and any sector-specific qualification must be agreed for each project.

FROM APPLICATION TO PROCESS

The right route begins
with the part.

Material, geometry, quantity and acceptance requirements guide the manufacturing plan.

01 / PROCESS

CNC machining ↗

Defined material grades, machined interfaces and complex metal or plastic components.

02 / PROCESS

Sheet metal fabrication ↗

Enclosures, panels and brackets planned around cutting, bending and assembly.

03 / PROCESS

Rapid prototyping ↗

Models and functional samples to evaluate form, fit or a defined test objective.

Coordinate measuring equipment in the inspection area
Inspection planning starts with the features that matter.

REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PRODUCTION

Make acceptance
part of the brief.

A clear drawing is the beginning. Define the evidence needed to accept the finished component.

  1. Application & operating conditionsLoads, temperature, environment and mating components.
  2. Critical features & materialRevision, datums, tolerances, material grade and surface condition.
  3. Inspection & documentationMeasurement scope, records and any special validation requirements.
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BEFORE YOU SEND THE DRAWING

A clearer brief.
A better starting point.

What should I include with an industry-specific inquiry?
Share the CAD model, controlled drawing revision, material, finish, quantities and intended use. Identify critical features, the required date and any inspection or documentation requirements.
Can I discuss a part that spans multiple industries?
Yes. Describe the part and its operating conditions rather than choosing a single industry label. The manufacturing route depends on the component requirements.
Does an industry listing confirm a special certification?
No. Application-specific certification, regulatory requirements, material traceability and validation need a separate scope review and explicit agreement before an order.
Can I compare prototypes and repeat production?
Include both sample quantities and expected repeat volumes. Material, tooling, inspection and design stability can affect the route and quotation.

Your application.
Our next conversation.

Share your drawing, intended use and critical requirements. Let’s define the next step for your part.

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