F.A.Q.'s

Rapid Response, Application Specific Product Solutions

Q)	How quickly can Axcell produce a part and tooling quote?
A)	The initial quote can be produced within two business days for requests accompanied by a print and 3-5 days for a more complex engineered solution.

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Q)	What tooling capabilities does Axcell have?
A)	Axcell utilizes a combination of in-house tooling centers and a dedicated tool shop to produce the highest quality tooling in the shortest time frame.

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Q)	What kind of materials does Axcell run?
A)	The most commonly used is 6/6 nylon, however, Axcell uses a variety of thermoplastic materials to meet design specific requirements for aesthetic, mechanical, thermal or optical properties.

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Q)	Will Axcell run special materials for unique applications?
A)	Yes, specialty grade engineered thermoplastics to suit application requirements are available upon request.

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Q)	Is there a maximum part size that Axcell will quote?
A)	In-stock mold blocks run up to 8 inches, however custom frames can be produced to accommodate larger applications.

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Q)	Does Axcell require the customer to supply part prints?
A)	Part prints would be helpful, formatted in DXF or IGES, but not necessary. We have a comprehensive design engineering group using ProE and AutoCAD that can provide solutions to various application problems and can produce the necessary documentation to fabricate the tooling and parts.

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Q)	What kind of tolerances can Axcell hold their parts to?
A)	A tolerance of plus or minus 0.005” is typical, however, application specific needs can be addressed.

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Q)	Are rapid prototypes available?
A)	3-D models can be generated on our Rapid Prototyping Machine to provide you with a hands-on conceptual look at the part design.