Overcoming the challenge of drone seal gaskets
Client introduction
In the field of mechanical manufacturing, every collaboration is a test of technology and strength. In the drone industry, our client faced stringent requirements for drone seal gasket production. Pepson overcame these challenges with innovative solutions, achieving success.
The challenge
- A variety of specifications: Our client produces drone seal gaskets in four different sizes. Each size must meet the precise requirements of different drone components, demanding high flexibility and accuracy in production processes.
- Market demand and timeliness: The drone market is growing rapidly, and clients are highly concerned about production capacity and timely delivery. We must not only have sufficient production capacity but also deliver products within the specified timeframe to ensure the smooth operation of the drone production chain.
- Stringent product requirements: Our client’s thickness tolerance requirements were high, far exceeding the standard industry levels. Even slight deviations in thickness can affect the flight performance and safety of drones, imposing nearly stringent requirements on production and quality control.
Our solution
Firstly, we adopted precise weighing and batching technology to ensure consistency in raw material usage for each batch of products. This effectively reduced quality fluctuations in the seal gaskets.
Secondly, we conducted a series of internal experiments on products produced by different equipment. After multiple rounds of screening, we finalized the equipment that best suited production needs. Stable centrifuges ensured uniform material distribution and molding quality, providing critical assurance for product stability.
Lastly, we selected suitable materials and formulations that underwent rigorous testing. The end product had excellent elasticity, wear resistance, and weather resistance, meeting the complex environmental demands of drones.
Results
We achieved a significant success by implementing a series of optimization measures, increasing the yield rate to over 85%. The high yield rate not only reduced production costs but also improved efficiency, giving us an advantageous position in the market.
For this project, we had a monthly production capacity of 20 tons, which fully met the large-scale production needs of our client. We maintained a stable supply during peak and off-peak seasons, ensuring that our client’ production plans were not affected.
We shortened the delivery time to just one week, adding significant value to the supply chain. Our rapid delivery capability increased the satisfaction of our client’s downstream customer – a drone manufacturer with a global presence. This laid a solid foundation for long-term cooperation between the two parties.
