Training - Working closely with your training
staff we ensure every training cutaway is used as
a working model so all options are exposed to facilitate
the learning process.
Working Model - Creativity and safety are
paramount with working models. Creativity is needed
to hide the engineering required to create movement.
Often, we can hide these in the base.
To ensure safety your product can be encased in Plexiglas
or we can custom mold a Plexiglas window onto the
product. A safety light curtain, which acts as an
automatic kill switch when a beam of light is broken
similar to a garage door opener, can be another popular
option.
1. Assess Product Documentation Requirements How
can we best document our client's work?
Digital photo library - CalCo can provide progress
reports or digital photos of your product by e-mail
during the project if needed.
Working drawings - Drafting and design from thumbnail
sketches to working drawings are available.
Fax confirmations - We can let you know when your
project arrives as well as leaves our plant.
Past work subdirectory/photo logs- For nearly thirty
years, every job that has gone out our doors has been
photo documented upon completion.
2. Determine Unique Product Characteristics What
unique product characteristics should I emphasize?
Materials - Our staff and craftsmen work
with production managers and project engineers to
understand unusual or difficult materials that need
special handling or cutting methods.
Configuration - After 50 years in the cutaway
business we have become experts at working with different
materials and can give you the best advice on how
to show your product effectively but communication
is the key. We value your input.
Assembly - Many products call for additional
clearance to adjust for the changes made by sanding,
painting, plating, etc. We pride ourselves on the
fact that many engineers wouldn't notice the work
we have done.
End Markets - The right sales tool in the
right spot at the right time! If your product is going
to be showcased at a specific industry show, we will
work to highlight product capabilities that are of
specific interest to your audience.
2. Determine Machining Process What
view or finish best enhances our client's product identity?
Mill Cutting
Saw Cutting
Grinding
Sand Blasting
3. Define Shipping Requirements When
do I need it?
Timing - Standard turn around time is three
to five weeks but we will try to work within your
time parameters and we strive to be flexible.
Location - If time is a problem or if you
need an item to shipped directly to a trade show or
to another location we can accommodate you.
Preferred Carrier
Method (air, ground, etc.) - We ship by the
most cost effective method possible due to your time
constraints. Realistic shipping dates and client requirements
are not mutually exclusive concepts.
3. Determine Appropriate Vendor Designation Whom
can we work with to give our client the best possible
finished product?
CalCo has compiled a stable of vendors with whom we
have long term working relationships to provide you
with the best service possible.
Fabrication - CalCo works directly with specialized
manufacturers to meet your specific needs such as
mobile display trailers, point of purchase displays
and lobby displays.
