Sol Plastics Engineering Services
What Engineering Services Does Sol Plastics Provide?
Sol Plastics provides dedicated, engineer-to-engineer plastics services including: Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Moldex3D simulation, custom mold tooling, 3D printing, DMLS, and mold validation.
Rather than navigating account managers or automated portals, every project is led personally by President & Lead Engineer Matt Sweeney. Sol Plastics operates as a direct extension of your internal engineering team—giving you hands-on technical guidance to solve complex part geometries, prevent costly tooling rework, shorten cycle times, and relieve bandwidth constraints.
Core Engineering Capabilities
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Design for Manufacturability (DFM): We review your 3D CAD files to fix wall thickness and draft angle issues before any steel is cut.
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Moldex3D Simulation: We run digital flow and thermal analyses to identify air traps, warpage, shrinkage, and cooling inefficiencies before production starts.
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Custom Mold Tooling: We build precision injection molds designed to hold tight tolerances and stand up to high-volume production.
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Polymer & Resin Selection: We match your performance needs with the right engineered plastics, high-temp resins, or custom blends.
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Secondary Assembly: We handle insert molding, custom finishing, and work with ultrasonic welding experts to simplify your supply chain.
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3D Printing: We produce prototypes and custom parts for fit, form, and function testing before tooling.
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Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS): We produce complex metal prototypes and low-volume components directly from 3D CAD files.
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Mold Sampling & Validation: We test new and modified molds to verify part quality, dimensions, and production readiness.
Engineering Partnership
Meet Your Engineer
When you partner with Sol Plastics, you don’t hand off your CAD files to a junior project manager or an automated portal. Matt Sweeney works directly with your engineering team from day one. Whether you are troubleshooting draft angles, refining a moldflow simulation, or debating material choices, Matt brings hands-on manufacturing oversight to every single decision to ensure your part is right the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get immediate answers regarding Sol Plastics’ engineering capabilities, DFM audits, mold tooling, resin selection, and production optimization processes.
Ready to Optimize Your Plastic Production Pipeline?
Partner with Sol Plastics to eliminate manufacturing defects, shorten lead times, and lower unit costs before cutting tool steel.
1. Submit Your CAD Files
Send your 3D models (.STEP, .X_T, or .SLDPRT) for a complimentary Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review.
2. Receive an Engineering Audit
We will analyze wall thickness, draft angles, and resin options.
3. Get Your Quote
Receive a comprehensive quote for custom tooling, Moldflow simulation, and full production runs within 48 hours.