Innovative Contract Manufacturing For Lighting Manufacturers Since 1960
Designing, Crafting, Integrating LED Solutions Whether you’re a multi-divisional global organization or a smaller company focused on a specific segment of the lighting industry, working together with Nutron enables you to achieve your goals faster and cost effectively. We augment your internal capabilities functioning as additional design/engineering resources, increased manufacturing/assembly capacity, and offer custom powder coating services. Our customers are often surprised by how quickly projects are completed. Many customers utilize Nutron as a “launch” site for new product introductions. The ease of communications, rapid prototyping and vertical process integration allow for an efficient process flow. Since 1960, we have continuously been evolving to consistently provide complementary manufacturing operations under “one roof” allowing us to significantly shorten lead times, ensure quality criteria, and deliver a finished product. We know how to get the job done.
SolidWorks CAD, CAM and CNC Equipment
Documentation
Radius aluminum extrusion
Think, Design, Innovate Nutron Design We can begin the design process with your concept or offer you one of our own. Our engineers are available to assist in all phases of development. From meeting on site at your facility to hosting interactive web conference calls, we make sure that commitments are kept and deadlines are met. All products produced at Nutron are designed for manufacturability capitalizing on the many diverse capabilities we have available “in house�. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, we have the ability to control costs and lead times thereby generating faster turnarounds. CAM and CNC equipment help to minimize any tooling requirements and our 3D CAD software not only allows for easier transitions to the shop floor but also simplifies component and assembly documentation for submittal to safety agencies for product approvals.
Component layout
Wire management
Testing
Engineering, Prototyping, Testing Nutron Engineering While the design phase concentrates on conceptual elements, engineering focuses more on the “form, fit and functional” aspects on how the product performs. Concerns regarding thermal management, light output, component replacement, and ease of installation all contribute to the development of a prototype that ultimately proves out the design concept. Additionally, prototyping also allows for sales samples, UL/CSA samples and quality control criteria to be set. Performing quality assurance checks on all prototypes helps to identify areas for potential mechanical improvement, future “value-engineering” opportunities and also aids in the development of any jigs and fixtures to simplify assembly in a production environment. Having the ability to develop and produce custom hardware for low volume applications enables Nutron to significantly improve a product by not being constrained by existing fastener availability.
Laser cutting
Punches & dies
Multiple forming techniques
Cutting, Punching, Forming Having the right tool for the job is important but so is matching that tool or process to the production volume. Automated CNC machinery that can produce components with programming are oftentimes used when a product does not command high enough volumes to justify “hard tooling� dedicated to specific features. When our tool and die area is not building or maintaining tooling, it also functions as a CNC production cell. Our 16 station vertical machining center, 12 station production lathe with automatic bar feeder, 22 station turret press with (2) auto index positions, and 5 axis 8’ press brake can either produce complete components or perform secondary machining operations on aluminum extrusions, heat sinks, metal spinnings or injection moldings and die castings if required. Having a laser to cut patterns quickly and without any tooling greatly improves our ability to get you a representative part quickly.
Pad printing
Custom RAL color matches
Environmentally safe powder coating
Powder Coatings, Colors, Textures We understand the important role the right finish plays in your completed product. To help us achieve superior results and efficiency, we not only fabricate custom racking to achieve maximum density but also utilize a dedicated high temperature “burn-off” oven to keep the racks clean. The end result is a better finish on the components. An aqueous cleaning system prepares the components for the application of powder paint and the automated conveyor chain moves the parts through the curing oven and ultimately to the cooling area for unracking. If your product requires specialty or custom coatings, our finishing department can apply them off-line using a separate spray booth. Some of the capabilities we offer are: • Painting plastic parts, such as injection moldings • Apply textured or special effects coatings, anti-microbial • High temperature finishes • Custom masking to minimize overspray • Multiple colors applied to same part As a complete value-added supplier, we also provide pad printing with our computerized equipment. This allows the expert application of names and logos while also eliminating the need for certain information labels. At Nutron, we are always striving to be environmentally friendly and EPA compliant.
Detailed assembly
Bar coding
Global logistics
Assembly, Quality Control, Packaging Solutions Depending on complexity, volume and special handling requirements, products assembled by Nutron may either be built in a work cell or on a production line. Additionally, sub-assembly operations such as applying labels, ground wires and special hardware may be utilized to reduce assembly time. To remain current with any engineering changes and ensure we are building to the latest revisions, computer monitors are located throughout the facility that are tied into our engineering database. Updates to instruction sheets and supporting documentation are easily accomplished without wasting pre-printed materials. Quality control is maintained not only throughout the culture of the company, but also by engineering department “sign-offs” on final builds. Various testing requirements from UL, CSA or other safety agencies are performed and documented along with routine calibration testing. Every fixture produced by Nutron is completely tested before it leaves the factory. If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t ship. All products are packaged in accordance with standard industry shipping criteria and then either drop shipped per your instructions or palletized for shipment to a distribution center. We remain transparent to your customer and pride ourselves on being an extension of your company.
A single source for all your lighting requirements.
nutron-mfg.com
Innovative Contract Manufacturing for Lighting Manufacturers Since 1960
Nutron Manufacturing Inc. 5 Wisconsin Ave. Norwich, CT 06360 www.nutron-mfg.com 860.887.4550 Made in America