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Engineering & Process Management Details

Nelson provides, internally and through partnership, a holistic framework for Product Development that views the manufactured part with the end use in mind. Nelson assists clients with all or part of the product development process, and brings its in-house experience to bear on every project.

By gaining a full understanding of every products intended use and/or its relation with other components, Nelson can confidently apply the principles of Value Engineering. This discipline reflects Nelson’s intimate understanding of metal fabrication and the implications of various design characteristics on product manufacturability. Products are evaluated to determine ways in which the design may be altered to improve manufacturability without compromising structural integrity, function or cosmetic attributes. Value engineering at Nelson minimizes the need for multiple pre-production iterations, and often results in:  Cost savings, Lower quality risks, Favorable lead times, Improved product performance

Nelson’s state-of-the art ERP software ensures that all functional areas within the company are fully integrated. Our extensive CAD resources, including 3D modeling software, ensure an accelerated product development process. Product files are electronically transferred to programming stations then downloaded directly to the production machines on the shop floor. Our ERP System is designed to support concurrent engineering processes and control flexible production schedules. From product design and order entry, through the manufacturing process, our information systems allow us to maximize resource utilization, trace job progress and ensure aggressive delivery schedules are met.

For additional information about our engineering and process management capabilities, see the table below, or contact us directly.

 

Engineering & Process Management Services

 

Engineering & Process Management Details

 Processes

 Design & Engineering 
CAD Systems
Quality Assurance
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Design & Engineering
Conceptual Design
Parametric Modeling
DFM (Design for Manufacturing
Process Engineering
  • Design & Process FMEA
  • Process Optimization
  • Modular Construction
  • System Configuration
  • Product Feature Standardization
Value Engineering

 CAD Equipment

7 – CAD Station Running SOLIDWORKS Modeling Software.

5 – CAD Stations Running Solid Edge Modeling Software.

2 – CAD Stations Running Cadkey 2D.

3 – CAD Stations Running AutoCAD 2D.
Able to Process Customer CAD Files in DXF, DWG, CADL, STEP or IGES Format.

3 – Programming Stations Running N.C Punching and Laser cutting nesting software.
All N.C Machines and Lasers are Connected via LAN System for DNC Downloading of Manufacturing Programs.

1 - ‘E’ Size HP Design Jet Color Plotter.

ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Estimation, Order Management, Engineering Masters, MRP, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Scheduling, Labor Reporting, Quality Management, Shipping, Invoicing, Accounting Performance Analysis

Lean Production

 		 5S 
Kanban
SQDC Daily Floor Meetings

Quality Assurance

 Registered to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System by Intertek
Quality Leaders Program
Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) 
Measuring tools Control System. 
Granite Inspection Table Equipped with Vertical Height Gauge. 
SPC System. 
ERP Integrated Quality Module 
Starrett RGC 2840-24 Coordinated Measuring

 

 

Additional Information

Additional Processes
Provided
Roll Forming
Aluminum Extruding
Anodizing
Plating
Screening
Custom Packaging

MATERIALS

Alloy Steels
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Mild Steel
Powder & Wet Paint
Glass
Hardware & specialty items

RAW MATERIALS FORMS

Coil
Sheet
Tube
Bar
Plate
Angle
Aluminum Extrusion

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

CWB
Canadian Welding Bureau

ISO
International Organization for Standardization

RoHS
Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Compliant)

UL
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

ULC
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

CME
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

EMC
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

APBOT
Ajax / Pickering Board Of Trade

iMiN
Interactive Manufacturing Innovation Network

FILE FORMATS

AutoCad (DWG)
Cadkey (PRT)
Catia (CATDrawing, CATPart)
DXF
Pro-E (DRW, PRT, XPR)
SolidEdge (DFT)
SolidWorks (SLDPRT,SLDDRW,SLDDRT)
STEP (STEP, STP)

  • Custom Architectural Metal Fabrication

    Nelson’s Architectural Metals Division designs, engineers and manufacturers all types of architectural metal products for virtually any commercial or institutional application. This includes Wall and Ceiling Panels, Column Covers and unique, custom architectural furnishings – all offered in painted steel, stainless steel or aluminum. Nelson’s portfolio of projects includes customized installations at transit facilities, stadiums, airport terminals, universities, commercial buildings and many other applications throughout Canada and the United States. Our Custom Architectural metal fabrication team is the partner you can rely on.