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Assembly Solutions
Alutrim offers several assembly options including crimping, injection molding, adhesive, tri-lam, and toy-tabs. In addition to these bonding techniques, we also offer finishing and assembly operations.
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Finishing & Assembly
Alutrim offers modular assembly of in–house manufactured and purchased components.
- Precision milling (3-Axis and 5-Axis CNC machining)
- Sonic and heat stake welding
- Assembly of aluminum or stainless to a substrate
- Application of adhesives, tapes and masking
- Installation of specialty fasteners, switches and lighting components
- Labeling and sequencing
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Milling
Alutrim offers milling services for a wide variety of parts utilized throughout interior and exterior trim components.
- Precision milling (3-Axis and 5-Axis CNC machining)
- CNC milling for clean, sharp edges
- Superior dent resistance
- Wide range of reverse side features
- No additional assembly tooling requires
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Insert Molding
Insert molding, or back molding, is accomplished through molding plastic behind a formed aluminum part. This is best for parts that have hidden edges and need high impact resistance.
- CNC milling for clean, sharp edges
- Superior dent resistance
- Wide range of reverse side features
- No additional assembly tooling requirements
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Crimping
Crimping wraps the formed aluminum sheet around the plastic carrier. This is best used for parts with visible edges.
- Design flexibility
- Complete coverage
- Strong mechanical attachment
- Reduced tooling
- Cost effective
