Engineering & Design Support
What we do
Most OEM’s have competent mechanical engineering, but design engineering with rubber and plastic materials can be a unique task. There are so many material choices and processing methods that finding the correct balance between required performance and economic constraints can be a challenge. ECS has more than (30) years experience, and can provide an invaluable resource to complement your engineering efforts with full CAD capabilities.
Conceptual Design Support
Conceptual Design Support – It pays to bring in a specialist early in the design process when it comes to rubber and plastics, as options become more limited as mating components are designed and tooled. Many “downstream” considerations can/should be considered early, including tooling, assembly, measurement, tolerances, and impact on other components. ECS can add considerable value at the conceptual stage.
Performance Enhancement / Problem Solving
Performance Enhancement / Problem Solving – With extensive experience in a multitude of industries, ECS brings a wealth of insight into ideas for solving performance issues and/or forensic analysis to help solve application problems. Since there are so many variables to consider in this process, it pays to get a review from an experienced source. ECS has many options for consideration, and can present them quickly and efficiently.
Material Engineering Support
Material Engineering Support – There are thousands of material choices when one considers different materials, material properties, processing, and specifications. Past experience with a multitude of projects allows ECS to offer options for consideration, and to offer suggestions for validation of possible material choices.
Assembly Design Support
Assembly Design Support – Many times engineering teams create products without considering unforeseen issues like assembly. ECS can contribute to the planning and vision necessary to help
Tooling Design Support
Tooling Design Support – Tooling can be a considerable percentage of project costs, so it pays to consider the design from a tooling perspective. ECS has reviewed hundreds of projects, and suggested a substantial number of modifications that have reduced tooling costs for our customers. Simple things like adding a radius to a sharp edge or modifying geometry to improve material flow can make a considerable difference in both the tooling cost and the consistency of the finished, molded product.
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Fast Response
ECS has the experience to assess projects with minimal delay. We can interpret most CAD files, and qualify requirements without delay.
30 Years of Experience
ECS has been involved in hundreds of projects in a wide array of applications and industries. Utilize our experience to help pave the way to a successful outcome.
Competitive Prices
ECS has a lean business model that utilizes appropriate resources with very little waste. While we won't always be the least expensive, we are normally among the most competitive.
About us
With more than 30 years of experience with rubber, plastic, foam, and metal component application engineering, ECS can provide value on a multitdue of levels.