Complementary
Services
Drumlord has built strong relationships with a network of trusted suppliers over the past 40 years. Many of these are companies are trusted partners whose services we regularly use to fill technology or material gaps when required.
Drumlord have been privileged to work with many fantastically talented Designers and Engineers over the years and we are delighted to recommend their services should you require. If you have a requirement for design support then please contact us and we will be happy to direct you to the designers we think would help solve your problems.
Beautiful design & robust options
Our Complementary Services
PolyJet Printing
A 3D printing process that can produce both rigid and flexible parts (from 30A Shore hardness upwards), often on the same part. It can be a cost-effective way to produce parts in different hardnesses for evaluation. Finishing options are very limited. Parts are typically available in 3-5 working days.
2D Laser Cutting & Etching Service
Component production direct from CAD / CAM designs in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as plastics. With no tool production, hence very fast lead-times, Laser Cutting can be an ideal solution for both prototype & full production requirements.
CNC Machining
CNC milling of any engineering plastic, resin block modelling board & many ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Useful for low volume material specific production runs, component modification or rework, and solid concept modelling.
Metallisation
A unique process where a substrate is coated in a conductive material and a thin layer of copper is ‘grown’ over the surface (usually 250 microns but can be increased or decreased as required). The copper coating gives the part a strength close to mild steel and brings all the associated properties of copper. Models can then be coated/plated with a wide range of decorative metals including gold, silver, nickel and chrome.
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
FDM is a direct production technique, using molten ABS or Polycarbonate extruded through a computer-controlled nozzle to build model layer at a time. Generally material properties & surface finish can’t quite match SLS, but for certain component geometries can be a more stable and cost-effective solution.
Graphics/Dry-Transfers
A perfect way to complete your model. Dry transfers are one of the few processes that can reproduce perfect Pantone colours. We can also provide standard and metallic colours (in both Matt and Gloss) as well as a range of mirror foil colours. Images must be solid colours and any multi-colour graphics require artwork to be colour separated. Artwork to be supplied in a 1:1 vector format such .ai, EPS or PDF.
We would recommend a coat of clear lacquer be applied to seal and protect any rub-downs.
Beautiful design & robust options
Examples of our Complementary Services
We look forward to working with you.
Give us a call and talk through your project with one of our experts. We’ll help you choose the best path to your perfect product.