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Five conversions where re-engineering in polymer removed cost, weight and failure modes — without changing what the part had to do. Component details are withheld under customer confidentiality.

Case study 01

A machined brass component, re-engineered in polymer

We transformed a traditionally machined brass component into a high-strength polymer equivalent. The redesign preserved critical running tolerances and mechanical performance while eliminating corrosion and significantly reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.

~55%Lower cost
~70%Lighter
~₹10 CrSavings
The original machined brass component
The original component, in machined brass
Case study 02

A bronze wear pad, re-engineered in polymer

We replaced a bronze wear pad with a precision-moulded engineering polymer equivalent, selected for low friction and high abrasion resistance. The polymer pad runs without lubrication, will not corrode, and reduces noise and mating-surface wear while holding the original fit and load capacity.

~40%Lower cost
ZeroLubrication
LongerWear life
The original bronze wear pad
The original component, in bronze
Case study 03

A high-volume component, converted from machined brass

We converted a high-volume component from machined brass to a precision-moulded engineering polymer, delivering substantial material and manufacturing savings without compromising functional performance. Advanced tooling and process improvements then reduced cycle time, scrap and secondary operations.

~₹9 CrSavings
~40%Less scrap
~30%Faster cycle
The original machined brass component
The original component, in machined brass
Case study 04

An elastomer component, upgraded to engineering polymer

We re-engineered a moulded elastomer component in a high-performance engineering polymer. The material upgrade resists compression set and abrasion, and maintains critical performance characteristics over prolonged service.

~3×Cycle life
LowCompression set
LongerService life
The original moulded elastomer component
The original component, in rubber
Case study 05

A fabricated metal plate, re-engineered in polymer

A machined metal mounting plate was redesigned as a single moulded polymer part, with the bores and central aperture formed in the tool rather than cut afterwards. The polymer version removes secondary machining and deburring, cannot corrode, insulates electrically and damps vibration — while holding the original mounting geometry.

SingleMoulded operation
LighterThan metal
CorrosionEliminated
The original fabricated metal plate
The original component, in metal

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Most of our conversion work stays
between us and our customers.

These five are a small sample. Many more components have been converted from metal and rubber to engineering polymer over the past two decades, but the drawings, part names and savings sit under supply agreements and confidentiality terms with the customers who own them — so they are not published here.

If you have a component in mind, we are glad to talk through comparable work in confidence, and to put an agreement in place before any drawings change hands.

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