Plastics Consulting with In-House Tooling

A high-quality plastic part starts well before production. Material selection, design and manufacturability need to be considered from the development stage to avoid costly adjustments later in the process.

Silac supports customers from the outset. Together, we assess material selection, function, design and manufacturability, drawing on our experience in tool making, production, finishing and assembly.

Simulations and prototypes help identify potential issues at an early stage, resulting in plastic solutions designed for reliable series production.

Silac: Expert Consulting for Plastic Solutions

Silac: Expert Advice During the Design Phase

Material selection for thermoplastic, thermoset and two-component applications

Design and optimisation of plastic components

Moldflow simulations to assess filling behaviour

3D printing and prototyping for design variants and testing

Direct coordination with our in-house tool making department

Consideration of assembly, finishing, printing, packaging and delivery requirements

Silac uses CAD, Moldflow simulations and 3D printing to compare design variants, evaluate filling behaviour and create prototypes for initial testing. This allows material selection, design and manufacturability to be assessed before the production tool is built.

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Consulting takes into account the interaction between application, material, tool design, production and subsequent use – rather than considering the component in isolation.

With tool making and production in-house, development issues can be coordinated directly with the teams involved. This keeps communication and decision-making efficient.