CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
We provide in-house assembly services
Our 13,500 sq.ft facility includes a dedicated assembly and fabrication area that can be adapted to low-mid sized production runs as required. We can bridge the gap between ‘alpha’ build and volume production for your product.
Being in such close proximity to the assembly area means challenges can be addressed extremely quickly and efficiently!
Validated Tier 1 Automotive vendor and ISO-9001 certified with proven QMS process resulting in your product produced properly within budget and on time.
Additional assembly staff can be quickly contracted to meet the projects needs.
PRODUCTION SET UP + MANAGEMENT
Vendor sourcing + logistics
We have established a wide reaching network of qualified suppliers to meet your product’s needs. We are constantly updating the list to ensure you receive competitive pricing.
We have experience with an array of overseas and North American vendors for both fabrication and hardware. Our overseas vendors are selected based on tried-and-true performance.
Document controls
At Tensen Design we can adhere to your companies document control system as required. Tensen's Quality Management System (QMS) is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
DESIGN DRIVEN RESULTS
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)
As a Tier 1 supplier with decades of design and manufacturing experience, Tensen Design + Manufacturing offers a robust, ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System that has stood the test of time across diverse market verticals, including Industrial, Consumer, Automotive, Medical, and more.
By partnering with Tensen, you can rest assured that our ISO 9001-certified QMS will ensure your product meets the highest standards of quality and compliance, no matter the industry.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
CERTIFIED TIER-1 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER
IN-HOUSE CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
FINAL ASSEMBLY:
Our commitment to seamless coordination and strategic collaboration ensures that your product is assembled in proper sequence and validated to your specifications.
ASSEMBLY TRACKING:
Critical steps and completion verification are tracked and sign off at every station. We take pride in our work and take accountability if an issue does occur.
TESTING / EOL:
We provide End Of Line (EOL) Testing and can build your product to industry standards and restrictions.
CUSTOMIZED MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS
FLOWRAIL SYSTEM
Custom Material Handling System:
We can design and build custom material handling systems to meet your needs.
Based on Timelines, Quantities and Budget.
VALIDATED NETWORK OF VENDORS + SUPPLIERS
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES + EXPERTISE
Plastics and Elastomerics:
-Injection molding (single / multi cavity)
-Reaction injection molding
-Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
-Thermoforming, including twin-sheet
-Vacuum forming
-RTV molding for soft components
-Casting / Die Casting
-CNC milling
Metal components:
-Sheet metal fabrication technologies
-CNC milling
-Casting / Sand Casting
-Extrusion
-Laser + Waterjet Cutting
INJECTION MOLDING
INJECTION MOLDING:
We bring decades of unparalleled experience and battle scars, allowing you to navigate through the sometimes costly journey (if not done correctly) of production tooling.
Injection molding melts plastic granules, and injects them into a mold under pressure.
Precision and repeatability define this process. It can produce complex geometry, and is best for large production runs.
Injection molding is ideal for electrical and medical parts, where high precision is paramount.
PLASTIC MOLDING PROCESSES
BLOW MOLDING:
In addition to Injection molding, there are other processes to consider. Such as Blow molding, commonly used for bottles and containers.
EXTRUSION:
Melted plastic pushed through a Die
OVERMOLDING
Rigid base substrate is created, then put into a second mold to be covered by a softer outer layer. It is often used to produce hard plastic parts with a more pliable covering.
Since Overmolding can be done with injection molding machines, it is a more flexible process than two-shot molding.
Two-Shot Molding:
Involves two different injected materials, but one specialized, rotating mold machine.
Two-shot is best for high-volume production, due to machine complexity.
It has shorter cycle times than overmolding. The bond between materials is stronger.
THERMOFORMING
Thermoforming:
A process that heats a plastic sheet, forms it over a mold, and cools it into shape. It uses thermoplastics, like polypropylene, ABS, polystyrene, PETG, and polycarbonate.
Of the many thermoforming processes, the most common are:
Vacuum Forming:
Uses vacuum suction to pull a heated sheet of plastic over a mold. It is efficient and cost-effective, but less detailed than pressure forming
Pressure Forming:
Positive pressure is used to force a heated sheet of plastic onto a mold. It allows for tighter tolerances and more detail than vacuum forming.
SHEETMETAL FABRICATION
Laser Cutting and precision fabrication
The process of creating three-dimensional forms (or cut shapes) out of flat metal sheets.