Manufacturing services · Chapter G · Method 41

Assembly

Core TCI route

Bringing moulded, machined and bought-in parts together, with inspection, packing and labelling, so you receive a finished product.

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Assembly bench in the TCI workshop. TCI workshop

Heat sealing packaged parts. TCI workshop

How it works

Assembly, step by step.

A labelled schematic of the process (not to scale), and the four steps every job goes through.

Labelled diagram showing how assembly works — Schematic · not to scale. Drawn by TCI Group.

STEP 01

Kit

Kit components against the bill of materials.

STEP 02

Assemble

Fit, fasten, bond or seal in fixtures.

STEP 03

Test & inspect

Check function and appearance.

STEP 04

Pack & label

Pack, label and record the batch.

Reference figures

What to expect.

Typical industry values to help you plan. We agree the figures for your part on the drawing.

ScopeLight assemblyThrough to finished goods

RecordsBatch traceableTo the job number

PackagingBranded optionsRetail or trade

VolumePrototype to repeatScalable

Materials	Moulded silicone and rubber parts, plastics, metal frames, fasteners, packaging and labels.
Finishes	Finished goods ready for sale, with packaging, inserts and barcodes as specified.
Design guidance	Design parts to locate positively. Minimise fastener types and loose parts. Agree inspection criteria before production.
Best suited to	Finished consumer products, kits, framed mould trays and fulfilment-ready goods.
Watch-outs	Labour is the main cost driver; design for assembly early.

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Reference figures are typical published industry values for planning, not a guarantee; final tolerances, materials and finishes are agreed in writing for each project.