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CASE HISTORY #1, Customized display Frames – The advantages of a single point of contact2023-07-21T16:56:48+02:00

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Customized display frame with back shell

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • digital printing: front customization graphic overlay
  • silkscreen printing: on back shell
  • CNC machining: for aluminium frame
  • CNC machining: for internal display fixing parts
  • die-cutting: for display gasket
  • light metal carpentry: for back cap
  • conductive coating: for aluminium frame
  • powder coating: for rear shell
  • assemblies: front graphic overlay and gasket application

MCS DUE srl provides the complete product with the following advantages:

  • a single product code
  • a single point of contact
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms for delivery

In other cases:

  • technical design management
  • front graphic overlay order
  • die-cut gasket order for the display
  • order for manufacturing the aluminium frame and internal fixing details
  • order for conductive coating
  • order for powder coating
  • order for silkscreen printing in the back cap
  • assembly management

Possible risks:

  • the front membrane is not die-cut well, and does not match the shape of the frame
  • die-cut gasket does not fit together perfectly with recessed seat of the display
  • Poor coordination of delivery terms
  • possible assembly issues
CASE HISTORY #2, Standard enclosure processing – The advantages of a single point of contact2023-07-21T16:33:47+02:00

Electronics enclosure milled and painted

Customized standard electronics enclosure

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • silkscreen printing: PMMA front panel
  • CNC machining: for specific drillings
  • conductive coating: for aluminium structure and back shell
  • Assembly with graphic overlay

MCS DUE srl will deliver the complete product to the customer with the following advantages:

  • A single product code
  • a single point of contact
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • order for silkscreen printed front panel
  • order for CNC machining of the enclosure
  • order for conductive coating
  • assembly management

Possible risks:

  • the front panel does not meet the endurance
  • Poor coordination of delivery terms
CASE HISTORY #3, Customized electronic wheeled medical cart – The advantages of a single point of reference2023-07-21T16:08:36+02:00

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Customized wheeled electronic medical cart.

Size and weight: H75 W45 D55 – 20kg approx.

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • planning and design
  • CNC machining: medical cart structure
  • CNC machining: aluminum carriage structure
  • CNC machining: side elements for handpiece attachment
  • silkscreen printing: for membrane switch
  • metalwork: for internal support of electronic circuit board
  • finishes: shot peening of all aluminium parts
  • conductive coating: for the entire wheeled cart
  • Assemblies and quality check: of all the various components

MCS DUE srl will deliver the complete product to the customer with the following advantages:

  • a single product code
  • a single point of contact
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • order for the design of the entire object
  • medical cart order
  • order for cnc machining of various components
  • order for membrane switch
  • order for conductive coating
  • assembly of the entire structure

Possible risks:

  • what has been designed or planned is not realizable
  • all the various components do not fit together
  • Poor coordination of delivery terms
CASE HISTORY #4, Display frame with membrane switch – The advantages of a single point of contact2023-07-21T15:05:23+02:00

Keypad panel with display

Membrane switch frame with display area and back cap.

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • silkscreen printing: polyester front graphic overlay
  • silkscreen printing: on back metal cap
  • Printed circuit board with component assembly (led, light probe and connection pins)
  • CNC sheet machining: for polycarbonate slide
  • Die-cutting: for internal and external gaskets, made of EPDM and single adhesive mousse
  • CNC machining: for plastic actuators (back-light buttons)
  • CNC machining: for aluminium frame, machined from solid
  • conductive coating: for aluminium structure details and back shell
  • assemblies: of all the various components

MCS DUE srl provides the complete product with the following advantages:

  • a single product code
  • a single point of contact
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • design order of the entire object
  • front silkscreen printing order
  • aluminium structure order
  • conductive finish management
  • order of internal actuators
  • printed circuit board order
  • assembly with printed circuit board components
  • order of customized actuators/light diffusers
  • back cap order
  • order of all die-cut gaskets
  • order of polycarbonate milled slide
  • conductive coating of back cap
  • silkscreen printing on back cap
  • managing the assembly of the entire structure

Possible risks:

  • the higher the number of object components the more are suppliers to manage = multiple codes and organizational fragmentation for the coordination
  • deadlines
  • Quality control test to be done for each individual component
  • all the various components do not fit together
  • Possible rebound of responsibility in case something is not in line with expectations
CASE HISTORY #5, Membrane switch enclosure – The advantages of a single reference2023-07-21T14:26:03+02:00

Container for panel-mounted electronics

Front panel for recessed instrument

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • digital printing: front polyester graphic overlay.
  • silkscreen printing: for printing on back shell.
  • CNC machining: for PVC front panel, with downward for graphic overlay.
  • CNC machining: for internal electronic printed circuit board fixing.
  • light metal carpentry: for back shell.
  • spray coating: for PVC front panel
  • assemblies: front graphic overlay application on panel

MCS DUE srl provides the complete product with the following advantages:

  • one product code
  • a single point of contact
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • technical design management
  • front graphic overlay order
  • milled PVC panel order
  • order for making the internal details of fixing electronic circuit boards
  • order for conductive coating
  • order for silkscreen printing in the back shell
  • assembly management

Possible risks:

  • the front graphic overlay is not die-cut well, and does not match the shape of the downturn in the PVC panel
  • Poor coordination of delivery terms
  • possible assembly issues
CASE HISTORY#6, Display Frame – The advantages of a single reference2023-07-21T14:29:42+02:00

Display frame

Aluminium display frames, coated and with digitally printed logo.

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • CNC machining: for aluminium frame
  • spray coating: for aluminium frame
  • digital printing: for product customization

MCS DUE srl will deliver the complete product to the customer with the following advantages:

  • a single product code
  • a single point of contact
  • Inks and paints are compatible and under control
  • Certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • milled aluminium frame order
  • order for spray coating
  • order for logo printing

Possible risks:

  • suppliers are unable to handle small quantities (10-20-50 pieces)
  • logo printing inks are not compatible with the coating used for the frame, resulting in a rebound of responsibility
  • Poor coordination of delivery terms
CASE HISTORY#7, Electronics Enclosure – The advantages of a single point of contact2023-07-21T14:28:18+02:00

3D printed electronics enclosure

Analysis of various components and processes:

  • planning and design
  • 3D printing in PA12 material
  • spray coating
  • digital printing: for front membrane switch (graphic overlays)
  • internal electronic circuit

MCS DUE srl will deliver the complete product to the customer with the following advantages:

  • a single product code
  • a single contact person
  • all parts of the product fit together perfectly
  • certain terms of delivery

In other cases:

  • order for the technical design of the object
  • order for enclosures
  • order for the membrane switch
  • order for internal PCB
  • order for coating
  • assembly management

Possible risks:

    • what has been designed by the technical designer is not realizable, or realizable with difficulty
    • 3D printing with inconsistent quality
    • all the various components do not fit together
    • the coater does not have the quality sensitivity required by the electronic instrumentation industry (due to finish or accumulations of color in particularly membrane switch place)
    • the front membrane is not die-cut with the correct shape
    • Poor coordination of delivery terms
What are the processes and workings of MCS?2023-07-20T17:56:18+02:00

MCS is divided into 4 macro areas:

  • Printing and assembly department, with silkscreen printing, digital printing, die-cutting with cutting plotters and laser plotters, pick-and-place equipment, membrane switch assemblies.
  • Mechanical processing department, with CNC machining from small to large format, plastic bending machines, light metal bending machines, thermoforming.
  • Finishing department, with sandblasting, shot-peening and tumbling processes, liquid aesthetic finishes and conductive coating for EMI-ESD shielding.
  • 3D printing department, with FDM and Multi Jet Fusion equipment

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What is the minimum production quantity?2023-07-20T17:29:15+02:00

Generally, in the first prototyping 3 to 5 pieces are made.

Possible productions can start from approximately 10 units depending on the complexity of the object and the processes necessary for its completion.

What can be customized?2023-07-20T17:23:31+02:00

All our products are highly customized to meet your needs: milling, silkscreen printing, conductive coating, adding membrane switches, adding labels, etc.

With our experience, we can able to recommend the most suitable material for the intended use of your instrument.

How is a customized MCS enclosure made?2023-07-20T17:09:54+02:00

An electronics enclosure can be designed and made in several ways.

It can be composed of two half-shells milled from solid, plastic or metal material.

With plastic carpentry technologies, the object will be composed of several parts glued, bent, and assembled together. Each part is CNC milled from sheets of plastic material.

We can make PA12 objects with 3D printing processes, finishing them with aesthetic coatings, silkscreen printing, labels etc.

There are also hybrid solutions, i.e., composed of components made from plastic carpentry, thermoforming, light metal carpentry, machined from solid and 3D printed.

Why choose MCS customized enclosures and display frames?2023-07-20T16:55:33+02:00

MCS’s milling, plastic and light metal carpentry technologies make it possible to manufacture customized enclosures without the need for mould making.

Are you looking for a supplier who is able to help you in urgent circumstances such as projects for exhibitions or urgent demands of your customers?2024-01-31T16:57:00+02:00

How often do you find yourself struggling because you can’t get what you need within the time?

When MCS makes commitment, it always responds, without extending time or making excuses.

Are you looking for a supplier who does not discriminate against low quantities of product and/or limited amounts?2023-07-20T16:08:51+02:00

How many times have you not found adequate response from a supplier, because your demand was for a few pieces or because the supply amount was low?

MCS does not discriminate against low quantities or limited business. If the proposed price meets your expectations, MCS will also have the utmost regard for your work, however limited it may be.

Are you looking for a supplier who responds on time and with high quality even if the quantities are low and/or supply amounts are limited?

How many times have you been “queued up” by the supplier because the supply was low quantity and/or low amount? How many times for the same reason have you ended up with a poorly made product that does not meet your expectations because the supplier does not operate with due diligence even if the amounts or quantities are limited?

MCS always uses the same care and attention in its processes, even if your business is limited. It respects the agreed delivery terms and does not keep you waiting any longer. It does not force you to solicit deliveries multiple times. MCS always responds promptly to your phone calls or emails. It does not deliver you products made in questionable ways to keep costs down.

Are you looking for a reliable supplier who can offer you a wide range of products and services in a coordinated and effective way?2023-07-20T10:00:21+02:00

How often are you forced to make realize to various suppliers about several parts of the same product, taking charge of the management and synchronization of the different suppliers who often do not respond on the same time and involve delays compared to your schedule?

If you have found yourself in these situations, MCS is the best supplier for you because it has a wide variety of internal processes and therefore has full control over them.

  • Silkscreen printing and high-definition digital printing in photographic quality.
  • Printing of conductive pastes for membrane switch circuits.
  • Machining of all types of keypad support panels and faceplates, both in aluminium and plastic, with different types of surface or aesthetic finishes.
  • Panels and plates of various types for electronic equipment in general, including large format.
  • Labels of various types for electronic equipment in general, both in sheet and reel.
  • Customized enclosures made with numerical control.
  • Customized electronics enclosure made of plastic carpentry.
  • Customized electronics enclosure made of light metal carpentry.
  • High specialization for the processing of commercial enclosures, both in plastic and aluminium, thanks to the decades-long collaboration with major manufacturers.
  • High-quality liquid coating for panels, enclosures, display frames and etc…
  • CNC-controlled dosing of silicone gaskets to improve the IP rating of panels, membrane switches or enclosures
  • Die-cut details according to design
  • Customized-designed mechanical parts made of plastic or aluminium