Define the part
Start with geometry, material, interfaces, performance, volume, and timing.
PROCESS CONCEPT — NOT A FACILITY OR CUSTOMER INSTALLATION
MANUFACTURING PATH 06
Other Custom Solutions
Start with the function when the answer does not fit a standard manufacturing category.
PATH FAMILYOther Custom SolutionsPRIMARY INPUTDrawing + requirementsQUOTE FOCUSDelivered component scopeFinal fit depends on the actual geometry, material, volume, tooling, secondary operations, test, timing, and proposed manufacturing resource.
PROCESS FIT BEFORE PIECE PRICE
Make the manufacturing question explicit before routing the RFQ.
Some RFQs are driven by a hardware function rather than a familiar process name. This gateway organizes four specialized solution paths while keeping product selection, interfaces, environment, testing, and the proposed source explicit.
Lupton helps organize the open questions so the proposed manufacturing resource can confirm process, capability, tooling, quality evidence, pricing, and lead time against the actual program.
Compare the path
Compare tooling, piece economics, secondary operations, change risk, and delivered scope.
Confirm the resource
Verify the facility, equipment, quality plan, capacity, test method, and responsible team.
SELECT A DETAILED PATH
Choose among 4 established routes.
Each card remains a starting point. The drawing and program requirements determine the actual manufacturing fit.
01
Labels
Define what the label must communicate, survive, and attach to.
- Decoration, warning, information, and durable identification
- Film, foil, paper, plastic, and pressure-sensitive constructions
- RFID and on-demand printing review
02
Active Cleaning & Sealing
Review brush, gasket, extrusion, and assembly functions around the actual environment.
- Static elimination and roller-brush assemblies
- Foam, rubber, and engineered-polymer sealing components
- Ultrasonic assembly and secondary integration
03
Bolt-On Lift Systems
Define the workstation, load, travel, operating method, and installation constraints.
- Manual or motor-driven adjustment review
- Four-point synchronized lift architecture
- Existing-workstation mounting and routing
04
Gas Springs
Define force, stroke, mounting, motion, damping, and locking behavior.
- Locking and non-locking configurations
- Counterbalance, support, damping, and positioning
- Environment, cycle, safety, and service review
APPLICATION & PROCESS EXAMPLES
Use visual context without turning an image into a capability claim.
Published photography is preserved where available. Concept visuals appear only on routes with a verified photography gap and are labeled accordingly.
RESOURCE & QUALITY GATE
Confirm the proposed resource and evidence before award.
Legacy equipment, certification, capacity, tolerance, savings, product-performance, and service-life claims are not treated as blanket Lupton capabilities. Verify them against the product and manufacturing resource actually quoted.
Verify before selection
01Proposed product, manufacturing resource, and responsible technical contact
02Current configuration, materials, interfaces, and operating limits
03Critical dimensions, functional acceptance criteria, and inspection plan
04Required testing, records, certifications, and traceability
05Secondary operations, packaging, installation, and service considerations
06Availability, release quantity, program timing, and change-control plan
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