Overview
Our production services include: Wet lay-out Pre-preg Vacuum bagging Thermoforming Resin transfer molding Resin injection molding Composite repair Whether it's a one-off, or part of a 10,000 unit run, SMC is dedicated to the quality of each and every piece, and supplies performance products for the world's top-tier manufacturers. DESIGN / ENGINEERING: SMC offers a complete package from conception to production. We handle design, research & development, pattern making, prototyping, tooling and part production all under one roof. We can recommend laminate schedules, and perform structural analysis at this stage. PATTERN MAKING: SMC can create precise tooling "masters" or "patterns" from concepts or prints. We use a wide variety of mediums to meet your tooling needs such as all types of composite structures as well as thermoset, thermoformed, injected, cast and vacuum formed plastics. TOOLING / MOLDMAKING: Advanced composites molds are capable of large production runs and are able to produce the highest quality parts. They can withstand extreme and constant temperate changes as may be necessary when cycling the tool. We can also fabricate plaster molds which are considerably less expensive by also able to produce high quality parts for limited production runs. We recommend these molds for prototype parts and custom one-off pieces. PROTOTYPING: Prototypes can be fabricated from different materials, laminate schedules, and finishes when "dialing in" your product for production. Prototypes are often tested for structural integrity and viability before beginning production.
