Category: competencies
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Fabrication Methods
Every accelerator device is different. Defining the optimal fabrication sequence is critical to meet the functional requirements. Material sourcing Alloys, thermal treatments, processing methods, shapes, etc. every detail is looked up to meet the specification. We collaborate with the CERN material store and with industrial partners to find the optimal raw material for every component.…
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Subcontracting
The in-house portfolio is complemented with industrial partners to enlarge the production capacity and to include additional fabrication technologies. Around 40 % of the mechanical components needed at CERN are subcontracted by our unit, involving more than 2,000 contracts per year. We work in close collaboration with the CERN Procurement Department and we do a…
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Design for Manufacturing
Sustainable fabrication Our unit forms a bi-directional link between design and manufacturing teams. This expertise allows to optimize the shape, tolerances and reference features according to available production capabilities, keeping always in mind all the operational requirements. A sustainable design allows to reduce material usage and energy consumption. The manufacturing time is minimised and in…