OPTICAL

THE CHALLENGE

Thanks to our longtime relationship, our client knew that NAEN could deliver the usual thickness of electroless nickel for their optical molding inserts. But now, in an effort to get more efficient, they wanted to use nickel plating to simplify their total number of insert designs used in manufacturing. They knew it would take some clever thinking by NAEN.

INSIGHT

After determining the correct optical curvatures, we realized that by applying .040” layers of nickel to various inserts, we could provide the client with the versatility that they needed.

DELIVERY

By creating these more versatile inserts, NAEN helped the client minimize the total number of insert designs used in manufacturing from several hundred to fewer than fifty. After several test runs to prove out the concept, the client is now able to hold less inventory and respond more quickly to new design requests.