Multi-brand versatility
The challenges of Reverse Engineering
WHAT IS REVERSE ENGINEERING?
The reverse engineering is a technique that involves studying an object to determine its internal workings or manufacturing method. Reverse engineering is often used when knowledge about a part's engineering is limited, original documentation is missing, or 2D or 3D CAD drawings or models do not exist. Reverse engineering is particularly important if the design information for a part relies on human memory and is therefore difficult to reproduce exactly.
Planned obsolescence
To meet its clients' needs, IMAC relies on a simple and effective system of personnel and technical resources. This organization guarantees preventive and corrective maintenance using high-quality, readily available spare parts, thus combating machine obsolescence.
Environmental impact
The stakes here are multiple!
Why deplete natural resources and increase our CO2 impact by manufacturing new parts, when original parts are repairable or reconditionable?
Why buy new parts when simply refurbishing used parts can allow a machine to produce for years to come?
Why buy parts from all over the world when we can have them manufactured locally and thus reduce our ecological impact?
A reverse engineering service makes perfect sense here once again.
What are the advantages of reverse engineering?
Reverse engineering helps reduce the risks associated with critical products and products with supply vulnerabilities. It allows for the reproduction of spare parts and helps identify and correct product defects.
Furthermore, reverse engineering can accelerate product innovation. The objectives are clear:
-Optimize spare parts by increasing their efficiency or lifespan: Reduced technical interventions lead to increased machine productivity
-Improve the quality of consumables essential to the operation of machines: both in terms of efficiency and longevity
- Implement technical upgrades on parts or machines to anticipate parts availability constraints or new environmental standards
-Reduce manufacturing costs, impacting the cost of services offered by IMAC
Who are the partners in IMAC reverse engineering?
From turning and milling companies, sheet metal bending companies, to 3D printing companies, polymer part manufacturing companies, and including carpentry and glassmaking companies, the service favours local manufacturing: from Val de Marne (94), to the Ile De France region, up to the national level.
IMAC's know-how and expertise
IMAC uses reverse engineering to manufacture:
- Parts and consumables for machines
- Producing obsolete parts
- Upgrades Techniques
- Templates and tools
Examples OPEX Parts
Quality Control of Parts
Request for certificate of conformity from suppliers. Random checks upon receipt of parts.
Quality Monitoring of Parts
IMAC relies on its technicians present at customer sites to alert them in case of defective parts, and, if necessary, initiates a Non-Conformity report with the supplier.