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This CRES fastener for a new product design in an airframe latch involved three different geometric challenges: a convex head feature, a reverse hex extrusion, and a rolled thread over a backward extrusion. Sussex Wire created the convex head and hex-shaped reverse extrusion by cold forming the part in the first part of the process....
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A manufacturer of premium fashion eyewear sought a means of incorporating branding and functionality into fasteners used on their products. They required a clearly defined logo that would also function as a driver to be designed onto a .1090” screw head. Sussex Wire provided the optimal solution in four ways: Logo integration for brand protection...
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Sussex Wire designed a net shape micro screw producing no scrap, and in the process, developed machine automation and sensor controls to ensure six sigma yield while eliminating costly inspection by the customer. Sussex Wire’s proprietary manufacturing cell control system eliminated the pre-existing condition of malformed and contaminated parts reaching the company’s customer. Use: Custom...
