Polyurethane offers wide choice of finish

A Norse Precision Castings product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 3, 2005

Rigid polyurethane from Norse Precision Castings offers a wide choice of finish which can complement shape and style.

Rigid polyurethane from Norse Precision Castings offers a wide choice of finish which can complement shape and style.

On the Acolyte by Synbiosis, an instrument used for the bacteriological colony count of laboratory samples, the chic contours mask a complex shape, effortlessly absorbing the ergonomic considerations.

A smooth recess for the switch, a precision cutout for the removable specimen plate, and a shallow indentation for the logo are all accommodated without sacrificing style.

The finish of textured random dapple adds a little elegance.

A minimal footprint with smooth lines was a key consideration on the enclosure for CellMap's Bio-Rad, laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) system.

The artistic concept is realised by complex shapes in rigid polyurethane, whilst the aluminium meets the heat dissipation requirements.

Eight components in polyurethane and two in sand cast aluminium were needed, production techniques at Norse Precision Castings ensuring tight tolerances at the interfaces on both materials.

Bio-Rad logos, contoured into the polyurethane, blend in well with the two tone paint finish to complete the classic design.

The modern styling on Accent's Dynamic Analyser used to test electronic devices by simulating the circuit conditions uses a "velvet touch" external finish and silk screen printing on rigid polyurethane.

A similar finish is used on Drake's Refresh range of voice communication modules, with different colours to identify product variants.

Both companies, leaders in fields where quality is paramount, and style also important, choose enclosures in rigid polyurethane from Norse Precision Castings of Bedford.

Polyurethane exhibits a high degree of precision on the alcoves, coping well with the intricate hole patterns and the shallow recessed logo, as well as low tolerance on warp and overall fit.

The "velvet touch" external finish with silk screen printing are used to good visual effect, adding to, rather than restricting the artistic style or performance.