design

CTAG carries out 3-D designs using the most advanced tools within the automotive sector and feeds back test and real life data to continually improve the simulation accuracy. This, combined with solid manufacturing experience is the key to achieving advanced, reliable and process compatible designs for new components.

CTAG’ specialized product and project managers offer the following services that can also be performed at customers’ site.

PRODUCT DESIGN (metal or plastic)

  • CAD 3D.
  • Modal and failure analysis.
  • Research and selection assessment for new materials (product evolution: replacing metal for plastic).
  • Quality track.
  • Design in compliance with environmental considerations-Ecodesign.
  • Benchmarking studies.
  • Reverse engineering.
  • Design validation: calculation, simulation, rapid prototyping and testing (please see corresponding areas).

MOULD DESIGN

  • Assistance for mould design.
  • Injection and stamping process simulation to validate product and mould design.
  • Injection testing and mould fine-tuning. CTAG is equipped with a Engel plastic injection machine with 350Tn clamping force.