Many customer applications require the development of new innovative materials. Fenner Precision employs laboratory and chemical engineering staffs to respond quickly to these needs.
Our material analysis department, in our Buffalo, NY facility, evaluates incoming materials using Near Infra-Red (NIR) Analysis or Titratio and can be custom formulated in our state-of-the-art laboratory. Prototypes are then created using an automatic metering mix machine that simulates actual production equipment. This capability allows us to respond quickly to customer requests and ensures a smooth transition from R&D to production. Molded materials are then evaluated for specific physical properties as needed for the application, using a broad range of testing capabilities, including modulus, tensile, tear, elongation, compression set, rebound, tabor abrasion, electrical conductivity, chemical compatibility, bond strength, coefficient of friction, environmental stress and more. Strategic partnerships can be utilized for additional testing capabilities that may be needed on a less frequent basis. The end result is an innovative, cost-effective solution ready to be quickly put to work in a full production setting.
Equipment Capabilities - Quality Assurance:
Fenner Precision's facility in Buffalo, NY features:
- Plant - 98,000 square foot production manufacturing facility
- Technical Material Development Lab
- Experienced staff of Chemists and Technicians
- Over 3000 compounds developed
- Full Operational Wet Chemistry Development Lab
- Emphasis on Imaging Applications
- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Equipment
- Instron Tensile / Compression Tester
- Environmental Chambers
- Volume Resistivity Measurement Equipment and Oscilloscope
- 500x Microscope with BF/DF/DIC options and photo-printer
- Quick Turnaround Prototypes - Lab Metering mixing machine
Molding Department
- 11 Liquid Cast Urethane metering and mix machines with continuous degassing
- 5 Liquid Silicone casting machines - with automatic ratio control static mixers - high viscosity material transfer systems.
Finishing and Grinding Department
- 5 CNC Cylindrical Grinders
- 8 PLC Cylindrical Grinders
- 2 Polishing Cylindrical Machines
- Finishing capabilities from 1" OD to 14" OD
- Finishing capabilities from 1" lengths to 144" (12 foot) lengths
- Capable of surface finish of 10 Ra up to 55 Shore "A" material; and 5 Ra up to 80 Shore "A" material
- Can support machining and grinding requirements for following:
- Concave
- Convex
- Stepped
- Slotted Rollers
- Angular Shapes
- Can hold very tight tolerances
- Multiple Mills, Lathes, Surface grinders, Saws, for custom molded parts
Clean Room Coating Facility
- Class 10,000 clean room with positive pressure make up air unit (14,000 sq. ft.)
- Chain on edge conveyor system, variable speed, with variable speed rotating spindles
- Support 8 foot spray booths
- Bell Electrostatic atomizing system for ultra light coatings
- Portable Laser particle counter/recorder/printer
- 2 Class 100 clean curing ovens
Quality Assurance
Winfield Industries has the Quality resources to offer our customers:
- ISO-9002 / Mil-I-45208 based systems
- Statistical Analysis, Applied DOE, Capability Studies and Customized Quality Plans
- Process Control Charting
- Dimensional, Electrical, and Physical Property testing of materials and parts
- Gage and Equipment Calibration system exceeding Mil-Std. 45662
