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Custom Designing |
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One of our most common requests is to custom design a rover or platform to specifically meet the needs of the customer. Most of the Rovers we sell actually end up customized in one way or another. Why? Because it makes the product suit you better.....and most of the time it's free. That's right......free. If you come to us with an idea for a platform your would like, we will design and custom fabricate the parts for free. Since we do most of our machining and cutting in-house, making new parts is usually just as much work as reproducing the parts we already use for existing products. So we charge nothing extra for designing, fabricating and assembling a custom Rover or Platform of your choice. Sometimes there are unusual parts that require extra time and machining to create or specially requested components that require additional trial and error testing before performing as expected. In these situations we clearly make you aware of any additional costs. For Custom Design and Fabrication quotes and inquires, contact our Sales Department. Here is how the process works for designing a Rover from scratch. |
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| 1. Customer emails a Custom Design request to the sales department. | This can be anything from a rough drawing or idea to blue prints or a 3D CAD Model. |
| 2. We look over the request and reply requesting any more details that are needed to provide an accurate quote. | Sometimes there is essential information and specifications missing from a request and we must clarify these details to continue. eg. max weight, expected top speed, control type, etc. |
| 3. Customer responds with further details. | Details are clarified. |
| 4. We send out images of a 3D model we create representing how we interpreted your request. | Once we have all the information we need, we can draw up a 3D CAD model to give you an idea of how your product will look when finished |
| 5. We send a price quote on the total cost of the design for parts and labor. | A price quote is sent to your email which includes a breakdown of parts, labor, machining and any additional cost. |
| 6. Customer then approves the design or requests changes he would like made. | If there are a few things you would like changed, just let us know and we can adjust your quote and 3D model to reflect them. |
| 7. Once the customer agrees to the design, an invoice is sent out for the total amount and the 70% deposit. | On custom work, we require a 70% deposit before we begin fabricating. This eliminates the chances of us getting stuck with money and time invested into a design no one wants, should you change your mind. |
| 8. Once payment is received, we start fabricating parts and ordering any special parts or components we don't normally stock. | If we are short on items in stock or need to order special items from our suppliers, we do so immediately and have them couriered to us as quickly as possible. |
| 9. Customer is kept updated on the progress of their design with occasional pictures and updates. | If a design will take 1 month to complete, we will update you every week or two on the progress at that time. We usually include pictures of the design at the current stage. |
| 10. Once completed, pictures and video will be sent to the customer after testing. | Once assembly and testing are finished, we will forward some pictures and videos of your design as proof of completion. |
| 11. Customer receives an invoice for the remaining 30%. | You will receive an invoice for the remaining amount owing. |
| 12. Once paid in full, the product is shipped. | Once we receive payment, your order will be packed up and shipped to you. |
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Development Platforms |
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| Our 28" EMT Track Modules, OffRoad Heavy Duty Track Platforms, Large 6WD and 4WD platforms and other development products are now available for those who want to build their own large rover. Development Platforms |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Custom Tracked Platform |
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| Built for IEEE-UIUC team-leader Mike Bentz, a custom rover made from EMT Large Track Modules and a custom built chassis. This one was a monster at over 32" wide, 28" long and weighting in at over 70lbs for the chassis and tracks alone. Included are some images of the custom platform as well as their finished product. This was built for the 2008 AMD Jerry Sanders Competition. Great Job Guys!! |
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