custom carabiner making
custom carabiner making
(OP)
what type of engineer, can make me a custom carabiner.
I'm looking to make a very specific item, which is similar to a carabiner, were/what should I look for, what type of engineering is it?
thank you
Yosib
I'm looking to make a very specific item, which is similar to a carabiner, were/what should I look for, what type of engineering is it?
thank you
Yosib





RE: custom carabiner making
you might just talk to a machine shop, though.
RE: custom carabiner making
Having said that, I know you can go into to places like Harbor Freight and there are usually several sizes with no indication of codes or standards I just bought some.
RE: custom carabiner making
If it's primarily ornamental - or at least guaranteed to be lightly loaded, then you will get away with going to a machine shop.
Otherwise, you want to talk to a firm that specialises in forging load-bearing hooks (try googling something like "hook forging")
The two processes are quite different, and result in products which can look quite similar, but aren't.
A.
RE: custom carabiner making
A machined version may work, but will be a lower strength than a similar forged version due to grain differences and work hardening etc. It will be significantly cheaper though for small quantities.
I would pick my machine shop wisely for this. Someone doing crane hooks etc will be your best bet to understand material choice, stress concentrations etc.
RE: custom carabiner making
RE: custom carabiner making
They will ask about application, loads, quantity, form/fit/function, material preference, desired costs of production, etc.
They will charge you a number that will seem to be way too much if you are just making one. But if you are lifting or doing any life safety with this device, their expertise will be worth every penny.
In looking for that engineering group, you would like them to be licensed (this may actually be required) and you would like them to be experienced in this area (product design, lifting, rigging, fall arrest, etc.).
Hope that helps.
ZCP
www.phoenix-engineer.com
RE: custom carabiner making