Every dynamic, sound, and functional product – regardless of manufacturing method – has undergone some form or level of engineering services. Whether it’s a design for manufacturability review or finding ways to build in performance features, engineering operations play a vital role in manufacturing.
Plastic extrusion engineering is no different in the role it plays for extrusion than any other engineering service plays for its respective production method. Custom Profile, experts in custom plastic extrusion since 1992, walk through how to maximize your products by utilizing plastic extrusion engineering services by highlighting the value in engineering, key services we offer, and what to expect.
The Value in Plastic Extrusion Engineering
Decision makers at OEMs and other customers relying on extrusion services need to see the value in utilizing the full umbrella of engineering operations. Engineering is aimed at taking potential problems in an extrusion project and not only creating a solution for that specific project, but for the long-term health of a project.
Manufacturing companies like Custom Profile have plastic extrusion engineering teams to identify and avoid overly complicated profile designs that can be highlighted through tolerance differences and unstable wall sections. These tolerance differences can increase scrap waste, tooling revisions, and ultimately, project delays – all of which rapidly increase the overall cost for your program.
Engineering is one of the solutions to avoid disaster and promote efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective manufacturing.
Key Services at Custom Profile
Custom Profile offers various forms of custom plastic extrusion operations, each with the ability for our engineering services. So, whether it’s a traditional extrusion project or something a little more complicated such as crosshead extrusion, our highly skilled team of plastic and project engineers are on standby for you at every turn.
In-House Tooling Development Center
Our in-house tooling development centers allow for complete control of quality throughout your entire project, while reducing lead times. Because our tooling is performed in house, this also saves our customers on costs as the need for outsourced tooling is eliminated, which also reduces vendor handoffs and associated logistics.
Utilizing CNC machining along with wire EDM, we can create the tooling and dies with tight tolerances your project needs. Custom Profile only uses aluminum-bronze alloy for dies and our engineers ensure every die we create has streamlined and balanced flow channels.
Through our in-house tooling development centers, the design of your final product is the focus at the very beginning of the operation, allowing us to perform DFM reviews and ensure your project can happen.
Material Selection and Availability
Custom is in our name, and that extends into all facets of our production, including materials. Custom Profile has in stock over 400 different grades of polymers ranging from PVC to ASA and everything in between. Not only do we have over 400 different grades of polymers, but we also have over 500 colors in stock for a true custom approach.
And with all of these selections, our team of design engineers are here for you to ensure the material selected is more than just for looks, but improves part functionality and it can withstand the elements it’s going to serve in.
What to Expect When Utilizing Services
If your team knows there is a need for plastic extrusion engineering operations to either enhance or improve your project, there are a few things to expect if you partner with Custom Profile.
- Communication is paramount in every operation that occurs not just with our company, but with any manufacturing firm in any industry. At Custom Profile, we believe in communicating early and often with our customers so there aren’t any surprises.
- We have the answers to your questions, but if we don’t we will find them. Additionally, product knowledge is the most valuable asset, so our team will create a positive back-and-forth dialogue to obtain all the information we can and gain a better understanding of your project, its goals, and intended application.
- Quality plastic extrusion engineering only happens when experienced engineers and high-quality materials are used. That’s one of the differences at Custom Profile.
Partner With Custom Profile for Expert Plastic Extrusion Engineering Solutions
Custom Profile has served as an industry-leading custom plastic extrusion manufacturer since our doors opened in 1992. Located in three separate facilities across North America including our headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our widespread team all have the same mission – create high-quality extruded parts that customers can rely on.
A large reason why our mission gets completed time after time is because of the plastic extrusion engineering operations we have available. From our in-house tooling and die development center to our widespread material availability with engineers ready for selection assistance, we try to think of it all to promote the most streamlined manufacturing process for our customers.
Before your project starts and your team is considering engineering operations, contact the team at Custom Profile.