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Concept
Discuss your idea, requirements and application.
Design & Consultation
Design & Consultation
From Concept
to Production-
Ready Component
Practical design solutions, engineered for manufacture.
At Kent Precision we work with you from the initial idea through to final production, ensuring your component is designed for performance, manufacturability and cost efficiency.
Our Process
A clear path from idea to production
We take a collaborative and practical approach, keeping manufacturability and cost in mind at every stage.
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Design & DFM
Develop the design and optimise for manufacture.
03
Prototype
Create and test a physical prototype.
04
Tooling & Production
Move to tool manufacture and full production.
Our Design Capabilities
Complete in-house design support
From concept development to detailed tool design, our experienced team can support all aspects of your project.
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Product Design
Turn your ideas into functional, manufacturable designs.
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Design for Manufacture (DFM)
Optimise your component for performance, tooling and cost.
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3D CAD Modelling
Using SOLIDWORKS for accurate, detailed design.
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3D Prototyping
Create physical prototypes using our in-house 3D printing.
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Mould Tool Design
Complete mould design service carried out in-house.
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Mould Flow Analysis
Analyse and validate designs to ensure reliable production.
Designed Around Manufacturing
Engineering the details
that make the difference
We apply proven DFM principles to ensure your component is reliable, cost-effective and easy to manufacture.
- Wall thickness and uniformity
- Draft analysis
- Gate position and type
- Ejector position
- Split lines and parting surfaces
- Material selection and shrinkage
- Undercuts and tooling implications
- Aesthetic and functional requirements
Our experience helps to minimise risk, improve tool life and achieve a high-quality finished component.
From Digital to Physical
See your design come to life
We use in-house 3D printing to produce prototypes, allowing you to test form, fit and function before committing to production tooling.
CAD Design
3D Printed Prototype
Moulded Component
Why Kent Precision?