Material and Manufacturing Selection Process

Derecktor Design provides material and manufacturing process selection services. We can help you to select the right material for your product and determine the best way to manufacture it. 

Material Selection

Material selection involves choosing a material based on properties, performance requirements, cost considerations, and environmental factors. 

Derecktor Design can help you to select the right material based on multiple requirements.

• Functional Requirements: This includes mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, and toughness as well as thermal, electrical and chemical properties.
• Performance Criteria: The material needs to perform its intended function over its expected lifecycle. Durability, wear resistance, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability are all factors.
• Cost Considerations: Derecktor will consider not just the initial material cost but also factors like processing costs and the potential for cost savings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Certain industries may have regulations or standards that determine which materials can be used.
• Supply Chain Considerations: Material availability, lead times, and supply chain resilience are all important, especially with specialized materials.
• Aesthetic Considerations: In some applications, aesthetic considerations such as color, texture, or surface finish are key considerations.
• Manufacturability: The selected material needs to support the manufacturing proess you plan to use.

Manufacturing Process Selection

Manufacturing process selection involves evaluating different processes based on factors such as cost, production volume, complexity, material properties, quality requirements, and lead time. 

Derecktor Design can help you to select the right manufacturing process based on these and other factors.

• Product Design Analysis: This includes understanding geometric features, tolerances, material properties, and functional specifications.
• Identification of Manufacturing Processes: Each process has its own advantages, limitations, and suitability for different types of products.
• Evaluation Criteria: Evaluating manufacturing processes typically includes factors such as cost, complexity, cycle times, production volumes, and quality.
• Decision Making: Decisions often involve trade-offs between competing factors, and input from cross-functional teams is often necessary.
• Validation and Implementation: Validating the selected manufacturing process ensures that it meets expectations before full-scale production begins.