Contract Manufacturing Services

Frigate combines advanced automation with expert craftsmanship to provide comprehensive contract manufacturing solutions. We ensure the seamless integration of complex processes, delivering high-performance components with exceptional precision and reliability.

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Electronic Manufacturing Services

Medical Device Manufacturing

Metal Fabrication and Machining

Injection Molding and Plastics Manufacturing

Assembly and Kitting Services

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Consumer Goods Manufacturing

Testing and Quality Control Services

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Custom Contract Manufacturing Solutions for Precise Production

Frigate offers custom contract manufacturing services focused on precision, efficiency, and quality. Advanced technologies and streamlined processes ensure that components meet exact specifications with consistent quality. Each stage of production, from initial prototyping through to full-scale manufacturing, is optimized to reduce costs while maintaining high standards.

With automation and expert craftsmanship, Frigate delivers reliable solutions for diverse industries. The tailored approach supports clients by enhancing production capabilities, meeting industry standards, and addressing specific requirements. Precision and efficiency are at the core of every project, providing long-term value and exceptional results.

Our Business Verticals

Automotive

Aerospace

Marine

Railway

Construction and Infrastructure

Energy and Power Generation

Industrial Machinery

Defense and Military Equipment

Achieving Consistent Tolerances Across High-Volume Production

Advanced Measurement Systems

High-precision measurement systems ensure that every component meets stringent tolerance requirements. These systems continuously monitor and adjust to minimize deviations during production.

Process Control and Automation

Automated systems manage the production process, maintaining consistent conditions to control tolerances. This ensures uniformity across large production runs and reduces human error.

Real-Time Quality Monitoring

Real-time data collection and analysis allow for immediate detection of tolerance deviations. Adjustments are made instantly, ensuring all parts meet the specifications throughout the production cycle.

Mitigating Variability in Material Performance

Rigorous Material Testing

Thorough testing of materials before and during production ensures they meet the necessary strength, durability, and performance requirements. These tests identify potential inconsistencies in material properties that could affect the end product.

Controlled Material Sourcing

Materials are sourced from trusted suppliers and are verified for consistency before use in manufacturing. This minimizes variability and ensures that materials perform as expected throughout production.

Optimized Material Processing

The material processing methods, such as heat treatment or alloy mixing, are fine-tuned to achieve desired properties. These optimized processes ensure that materials retain their intended strength and functionality in the final product.

Overcoming Challenges in Integrating Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Seamless Technology Integration

Advanced technologies like automation and robotics are integrated smoothly into existing production systems. This approach minimizes disruptions and ensures that new technologies complement current workflows efficiently.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Flexible manufacturing systems allow for quick adjustments when incorporating new technologies. This flexibility ensures that production remains efficient and adaptive to technological changes or production demands.

Data-Driven Process Optimization

Using real-time data and analytics, production processes are continuously monitored and optimized. This ensures that integrating new technologies does not compromise production efficiency or product quality.

Casting Materials

Our casting services offer a fusion of precision and creativity, molding metals into bespoke designs with finesse. Whether it’s iron’s resilience or bronze’s fluidity, we bring your visions to life with expert craftsmanship.

Cast Metal Materials

Aluminum Casting

Aluminum alloys are the most widely used for cast parts. Aluminum casting suppliers benefit from the total recyclability of the material and its ease of use. Due to the comparatively higher melting point, aluminum casting may require a cold chamber casting process. Engineers use cast aluminum parts primarily for their great strength-to-weight ratios, dimensional stability, and diverse finishing options. Some of the other common characteristics of cast aluminum alloys are:

Withstand high operating temperatures
Corrosion Resistance
Good stiffness
High thermal and electrical conductivity

Engineers and designers can choose from various alloys for their aluminum casting parts. Frigate offers the most popular aluminum casting alloys, including:

A360.0
A380.0
A383.0 (ADC12)
A413.0

Zinc Casting

Zinc is the easiest to cast material among the casting metals and is typically used in hot chamber processes. Molten zinc has exceptional casting fluidity and a lower melting point. Its strength and stiffness allow it to produce parts with thinner walls and highly detailed features and maintain tight tolerances. The low melting point of casting zinc alloys means the casted parts cool off and solidify more quickly, which results in the fastest production rates of the casting materials. Zinc is an all-around well-performing material due to its balance of mechanical and physical characteristics, which include,

Impact strength
High hardness
Great stability
High-quality surface finish and easily plated
Low melting point

Frigate offers the most popular types of Zamak and ZA casting zinc alloys. More specifically, those alloys include,

Zamak 2 (ZA-2)
Zamak 3 (ZA-3)

Managing Production Adjustments for Dynamic Demand

Fluctuations in demand often present challenges in maintaining consistent production capacity. Frigate offers flexible manufacturing systems designed to scale production up or down efficiently. Adjustments can be made rapidly without sacrificing quality or precision through automated systems and advanced process management.

Real-time monitoring and data-driven decisions support Frigate’s capacity to handle varying production volumes. This ensures that production lines can adapt seamlessly to changes in demand, whether increasing for large orders or reducing for smaller runs. This flexibility minimizes downtime and ensures continuity, regardless of order volume.

What Our Customers Say about Frigate

I would strongly recommend Frigate to anyone who wants to do Rapid Prototyping, and 3D Printing and take their ideas to manufacturing. One firm doing all kinds of Product Development!

Thank you so much for your great support so far. Overall, the sheet metal work of the Plotbot Pro was done in an awesome way.Special Mention: The powder coat looks cooler!

The next disruption is happening in Prototyping & Manufacturing on-demand and Frigate is leading the way!I personally believe the Frigate's way of IIOT enabled cloud platform with Al.

I am absolutely happy to work with supplier like Frigate who were quite proactive & result oriented . Frigate has high willingness team who has strong know how & their passion towards the products & process were absolutely thrilling.

Working with Frigate has been great. Their proactive, results-driven approach and expertise shine through in every project. It's been a pleasure collaborating with them.

Having Doubts? Our FAQ

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How does Frigate ensure precision and accuracy in wire EDM machining for complex parts?

Frigate uses advanced CNC-controlled wire EDM machines that provide high precision and repeatability. These machines can cut intricate shapes and maintain tight tolerances, minimizing the risk of defects in complex parts while ensuring high-quality finishes.

How can Frigate handle high-volume production without compromising the quality of wire EDM components?

Frigate employs automated wire EDM systems that streamline high-volume production processes. These systems ensure consistent performance, reduce human error, and maintain the quality and precision required for large batches, even under tight deadlines.

What steps does Frigate take to minimize wire wear and reduce production costs in wire EDM machining?

Frigate optimizes cutting parameters and uses high-quality wire materials to reduce wear during machining. By fine-tuning machine settings and implementing real-time monitoring, Frigate improves cutting efficiency, extends wire life, and lowers overall production costs.

How does Frigate ensure wire EDM components meet tight tolerances and surface finish requirements?

Frigate employs multi-axis wire EDM machines with high-precision controls that allow tight tolerance control during every step of production. Rigorous in-process inspections and advanced measurement systems ensure that each component meets the requirements of dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

What is Frigate's approach to managing material compatibility in wire EDM machining for specialized alloys?

Frigate works with a wide range of specialized alloys, including hardened steels and exotic materials, ensuring compatibility with wire EDM machining. The team adjusts cutting parameters based on material properties, optimizing the machining process to preserve material integrity and achieve the desired part specifications.