Processes
Surface Modification Technolog
FXI's engineers and designers have decades of experience and expertise designing and developing contoured surfaces with our service we call “SMT”. Our engineers and designers can create unique designs and products for you to achieve your desired benefits from enhanced pressure relief to zoned support to improved air circulation.
ABOUT THE SURFACE MODIFICATION TECHNOLOGY PROCESS
Surface Modification Technology (SMT™) is FXI’s proprietary process and design service to sculpt and shape polyurethane slab surfaces in an infinite amount of ways in order to meet the specific needs of our customers.
The surface of the product can be sculpted by altering it up to five ways: pattern, size, depth, spacing, and location. Any geometric shape or pattern can be cut to achieve a specific benefit:
Single zone or multi-zone
Across the length (head to toe) or width (left to right)
Single or double-sided (top and bottom)
Positive or negative shaping (protruding or concaved)
SURFACE MODIFICATION TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS
FXI's experienced SMT™ specialists, including the original inventor of the process, are on staff to assist with designing and developing patterns to achieve your desired benefits:
Air channels for enhanced air circulation
Zoned patterns with targeted areas of comfort and support
Redistribution of pressure
Increased envelopment
Reduction of friction and shear
APPLICATIONS FOR SMT
FXI's Surface Modification Technology (SMT™) is used to create the pressure redistribution characteristics of our BodyZone™ support surfaces.