Dear All,

Is it my imagination or do we seem to have more bank holidays than we used to? At the moment, England, Wales and Scotland have a total of 8 bank holidays a year while Northern Ireland rather mysteriously has 10! Nevertheless, however you choose to spend your days off, give a thought to planning ahead for the holiday season and take advantage of our non stop service. Who knows, you could get ahead with your project and return to your desk wearing not only a nice tan but also a smug smile! Give us a ring to see how Plunkett Associates can help you maximise your time during the holidays.

While still on the subject of forward planning, you might like to register at www.tctmagazine.com for this years show, Why not take advantage of this years free registration offer? - every little helps! Also, look out for the latest TCT service mail shot. If you need cheering up, check it out and have a laugh at my expense!

Not that we're counting or anything, but this month took Plunkett Associates to a new record of sales. Over the last six months we have built over 7000 parts for our customers - not bad even if we do say so ourselves! Our service has no limit on capacity which makes us unique. So unique in fact that we project our next 6 months will be our busiest ever.

With all this super speedy work going on, we have simplified our purchasing and now offer you the opportunity to pay via credit card. In certain situations this has been a life saver for our clients and when speed is of the essence it's a sure fire way to keep things moving. All major credit cards accepted. Unfortunately we are unable to offer you air miles or visits to theme parks, but with time who knows?!

Come rain or shine, I hope you have a great holiday season, and look forward to hearing from you soon to talk about how I can help you to achieve an even more relaxed summer than usual.

I remain, at your service,

Tim Plunkett

tim@plunkettassociates.co.uk

May 2009

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Seeing Double?

  • Have you ever wished that your prototype could be an exact replica of your production part? That it would look good and feel good too? Well, coming from the bureau that has hands on experience of twins, (Toby and Joe now aged 9), we are able to offer you the ultimate cloning experience! …read on
  • From our experience, looks really matter. It's important to tell us early on that your primary goal is visual. We can identify the process that will give the best substrate, saving you time and a headache.…read on
  • When you need your prototype model painted, it is easy to assume that you will need to change your CAD model to allow for this. Working closely with our model makers it is generally not necessary to modify the CAD data specifically to allow for painting.…read on
  • We frequently get asked if we can achieve a metallic finish on your prototype. The bottom line is, that with the level of effort our model maker puts into dressing the surface of your part, many processes are available …read on
  • "Can parts be metal plated I hear you cry?" Most RP parts, (SLA, SLS,FDM, Perfactory) can be metal plated, or electroformed. Check with us first, but a variety of plastics from ABS to PEEK can too! …read on
  • If you have ever needed a small batch run, crossing the line between prototype and production parts, chances are colour is going to be of critical importance. If we are talking Vacuum Casting, then how is the colour match achieved? Are the parts painted or pigmented? Therein lies the question! …read on
  • Sometimes 'touchy, feely' is as equally important as how your part is going to look. We can achieve textured finishes through a wide range of processes, (and not from packing your part before it is dry - I’ve seen it!) …read on
  • So, you've got the part of your dreams! Now you may want to take it to the next level and add your logo or possibly text and graphics. Relax, when your part is finished there are a variety of ways we can achieve your requirement …read on

If you're still seeing double, be reassured. Your prototype will not cause you sleepless nights, nor make little messes at inappropriate times. It will look just like the real thing.