When it comes to custom polyurethane parts, production flexibility is just as important as material selection or part design. Whether you're launching a new product or ramping up production of a proven design, the ability to mold parts with precision, consistency, and repeatability makes all the difference.
At MPC, we offer a wide range of flexible molding options and end to end production services, so you can move faster from prototype to production without compromising performance.
Why Production Flexibility Matters?
Custom polyurethane parts are used in everything from semiconductor equipment to subsea energy systems. These demanding applications often require unique shapes, multi-material designs, or small batch runs. That’s why a one-size-fits-all manufacturing approach doesn’t work.
Production flexibility enables us to support early-stage prototyping, iterate quickly on design changes, and scale seamlessly to high-volume production. It ensures consistency from one unit to thousands, with the ability to tailor material hardness, bond to inserts, and deliver tight tolerances.
Flexible Molding Capabilities to Match Your Application
We use a variety of cast molding techniques to meet unique design and production needs:
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Open and Closed Casting: Suitable for both simple and complex parts, allowing for customization based on part geometry and production volume. Learn more about cast molding.
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Compression Molding: Ideal for maintaining tight dimensional tolerances and creating uniform cross-sections. Learn more about compression molding.
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Centrifugal Molding: Used for cylindrical components that require concentricity and consistent wall thickness. Learn more about centrifugal molding.
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Hand-Poured and Fully Automated: Depending on volume, complexity, and material requirements, we can scale from manual production for quick-turn prototyping to fully automated lines for high-volume runs.
This range of capabilities means we can match the best process to your part's performance requirements without compromise.
Designed for Scale and Repeatability
When you’re ready to scale, we’re ready to deliver. MPC operates six U.S. based production facilities with over 170,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Our processes are engineered for consistency and traceability, from raw material handling to final inspection.
We offer advanced production techniques such as dual-durometer molding, which allows us to combine soft and rigid polyurethanes in a single component. With insert molding, we bond urethane directly to metal, plastic, or ceramic substrates. And because we handle secondary operations in-house—including machining, grooving, drilling, and bonding, we streamline your supply chain while maintaining strict quality control.
From Prototype to Production
Whether you're developing a proof-of-concept or ready to scale, MPC helps you accelerate the process. Our team works closely with engineers and product designers to:
- Recommend the right urethane formulation for your application
- Optimize part geometry for manufacturability
- Choose the most efficient molding and finishing methods
Let's Talk Production
Need a manufacturing partner that’s built for flexibility and scale? Let’s connect. Our experts are ready to help you select materials, develop your part, and bring it to market.
