How BIKE DYNAMIX turns concepts into reality
Behind every new BIKE DYNAMIX product is an original concept from which the product evolves. At BIKE DYNAMIX we turn our concepts into reality by using cutting edge technology to design and manufacture the highest quality components possible. We explain below some of the processes BIKE DYNAMIX components go through before they are ready to be used by you.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
This is software our design engineers use to build virtual prototypes; it’s our first stage in getting an idea into a visual format that can be shared with others. A virtual prototype can be manipulated until the optimum design is achieved. At BIKE DYNAMIX we use high-end 3D modelling software to create virtual prototypes, one of our designs can be seen in the picture to the right.
Rapid Prototyping (RP)
Our next stage is to go from a virtual prototype to a physical prototype using Rapid Prototyping Technology (RP). This helps us reduce development time in turning concepts into finished products, it's a useful way to help visualise what the finished product will be like. There are 4 different RP techniques available; at BIKE DYNAMIX we use two techniques, these are Laminated Object Manufacturing and 3D Printing.
Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
Using LOM a prototype model is formed by feeding successive layers of heat-bonded material (usually paper) through a laser cutter that forms the shape of the component and produces a rigid model, from this we can physically mount it to a bike frame checking tolerances.
3D Printing
For some prototyping we also use 3D Printing, this follows a process similar to an ink-jet printer where a print jet head moves forwards and backwards, the difference is that it’s not ink being deposited but a thermo polymer material in thin layers building to form a 3D model. With this technique small or thin models can be weak and fragile to handle so we coat them in a special strengthening resin, once applied the model can be tapped, drilled and coloured.Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)
Once we are happy with a Rapid Prototype model we use CAM software to convert our CAD file that the model was created from to "Numerical Control Code" (NC code). This programming code is used to inform the actual machine producing the finished component how to cut a billet of raw material such as AL2014A to the tolerances specified within the design. Attention to detail is even more paramount at this stage to ensure that the programme is correct thus avoiding waste through incorrect component machining.
Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC)
Once the CAM NC code is written our next stage is to load the file to the CNC machines that we use to perform the cut and shaping of our raw material to form our finished products, for example a CNC Milling Machine, (BIKE DYNAMIX components are produced using a variety of CNC machining technology, one of the machines we use can be seen in the picture to the left). CNC machines we use are state of the art technology capable of producing complex high quality components quickly and accurately time after time and are widely used in Aerospace and Motorsport component manufacture where quality is critical, they are suitable for low or high volume production work.
Product Finishing - Anodising
Where our products are subject to high wear or require corrosion protection, cosmetic or hard anodising is applied.
Cosmetic Anodising
The processes not only adds a nice colourful finish but also helps to preserve and extend the life of the product. Components such as seat posts and hubs use this protection.Hard Anodising
We use this process on our products which are subject to extreme wear or abrasion. Hard anodising coats our products in an extremely tough durable protective coating. Hard anodising is widely used to treat components in Aerospace and Motorsport such as pistons, on bikes, components such as high quality chain rings are coated.Testing and Quality Assurance 
At BIKE DYNAMIX we work to BS EN ISO 9004 and have robust quality control procedures implemented across the business to ensure every production batch meets our exacting standards, these include full traceable batch control and supplier monitoring. The types of testing we use at BIKE DYNAMIX include ultrasonic testing, dye penetrant, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and high powered digital microscopy. All our new products undergo rigorous lab and field tests prior to launch.
The finished product
At BIKE DYNAMIX we believe the latest technology and techniques in manufacturing, design and production should be applied to all our products, which is why of course we have invested in them. When buying BIKE DYNAMIX you get the very best products for your MTB, Road or BMX bike that offer high performance, reliability and style, our 3 key ingredients to producing great products.