Polar Technology utilise a range of fabrication techniques, including laser cutting, tube manipulation, press forming, hydroforming, TIG, MIG and resistance welding, integration of machined and additive components and final machining to solve complex challenges and meet the requirements of our customers. For more information on our capabilities, click here

Key benefits of Polar Technology’s advanced precision fabrication include:

Enhanced Customisation and Flexibility

Fabrication allows for high levels of customisation, meaning it is suitable for products with specific and demanding specifications. Using our unique in-house tube manufacture capabilities, we can take flat-sheet metal and form into tubes of up to 500mm diameter. This is particularly helpful in instances when the economics do not justify a mill run of tubes. Furthermore, our laser scanning equipment allows us to effectively reverse engineer products where a customer wants to replicate existing hardware but the design or data doesn’t exist.

Strong, Durable Products

Fabricated components are reliable and durable, and therefore suited to harsh environments where extreme temperatures, highly corrosive conditions and severe vibration loads are experienced. This is due to the strength of the materials used and the skills of our engineering and coded welding teams.

Suitable for Low and High-Volume Production

We implement poke-yoke electronic data capture and automate our manufacturing processes whenever possible to ensure repeatability and maximum quality control., Supporting Polar Technology is a very capable supply chain, including high volume investment casting which enables the business to accommodate projects with large production volumes.

However, where fast-make, lower volume production is required, we can utilise novel processes like our patented hydroforming process, HydroLite™, to reduce lead times and tooling costs, and provide a more cost-effective, faster option.

Wide Range of Exotic Materials

Fabrication is suitable for a variety of high-grade materials, including Inconel 625 and 718, Aluminium, Titanium and Stainless Steel. All of these metals are resistant to extreme and corrosive environments, prolonging performance and longevity. Furthermore, we are agnostic with materials and if a customer is not specific our expertise means we are able to advise customers on the most suitable material for their application.

Integration with Additive Manufacturing

Polar Technology doesn’t limit itself to only using traditional fabrication methods and is embracing emerging techniques such as integrating components developed and manufactured using DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) within a larger fabricated structure or assembly. This provides even greater flexibility, supporting thin wall sections, improving accuracy and eradicating tooling when it comes to creating complex geometries.

These benefits have allowed us to develop a comprehensive, wide-ranging portfolio of fabricated products, including safety critical structures, exhaust and fluid conveyance systems, thermal cladding and heat shields. For more details, click here

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