Automotive Engineered Plastics

Engineered Plastics Company (EPC), part of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, develops molded and insert-molded automotive components and assemblies. The portfolio includes functional engineered plastics, molding and assembly, and automotive hood-leveling components.

Develop the component and tooling together

EPC's functional engineered plastics capabilities include component design, tooling, processing and engineered-materials expertise. Published development support includes mold-flow and mold-fill analysis, shrinkage analysis, testing and evaluation. Discuss the operating requirements and geometry before treating a material or molding process as selected.

Plan molding and assembly as a connected process

The molding and assembly portfolio includes injection molding, insert molding, overmolding and automated assembly. These capabilities support discussions about how several components come together in a finished assembly. The required inserts, interfaces and assembly operations should be defined for the particular design.

Review adjustable hood-leveling components

Automotive hood-leveling components are described as insert molded with light assembly. Adjustable parts can be supplied at a preset height, with standard or customer-specific designs. Confirm adjustment, interface and assembly requirements for the intended component.

Where can I learn about EPC's engineering support?

The EPC manufacturing and capability overview introduces its plastic-design, tooling, processing and predictive-analysis expertise. The functional engineered plastics page provides a more focused description of development, testing and evaluation support.

Prepare for an application discussion

Describe the part function, mating components, operating environment, material requirements, critical dimensions and expected volume. If the part will be delivered as an assembly, identify the inserts and the required assembled condition.

Discuss your application with MacLean-Fogg.