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Modeling
Superior offers in-house linear and non-linear elastomer modeling and testing
capability. Using Cosmos FEA software, Superior can provide linear, non-
linear mechanical and thermal analysis of your product. In addition,
Superior's years of experience in cast polyurethane molding and rubber
molding, coupled with years of fabrication and machining experience, can
reduce your design cycle
Mold Making
When dealing with Superior, you deal with only one supplier. This includes
the design, the mold manufacturing, the prototype testing to the full-scale
production. Superior minimizes tooling lead-time as we manufacture the
entirety of our molds using a complete networked CNC machine shop that is
staffed by experts. The 3-D solid modeling capability of Virtual Gibbs
software allows Superior to be sure that the mold is correct before cutting
metal.
Elastomer Performance Data
This is the extensive elastomer inventory of physical property data,
dynamic test results and chemical resistivity data.
People
Superior's technical staff has a broad range of experience in industrial
tires and wheels, automotive plastics, custom rubber molding, and
polyurethane casting. Superior employees participate in the Material
Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), Asphalt Reclaiming
and Recycling Association (ARRA), Associated Equipment Dealers (AED),
Demolition Contractors Association (DCA), American Association of
Airline Executives (AAAE), Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and
the North American Warehousing and Grocers Association (NAWGA).
Superior uses continuing education programs through the Society
of Automotive Engineers and the American Chemical Society.
Engineering Tools
Superior offers its customers an extensive engineering library with
detailed static and dynamic performance data on MDI,TDI, and PPDI
polyurethane, SBR, natural rubber and custom rubber formulations.
A thorough knowledge of a customer's product performance requirements
allows Superior to choose appropriate elastomer solution. Superior's
in-house Finite Element Analysis (Cosmos linear, non-linear, mechanical
and thermal) capabilities allow us to model a customer's part's
performance before the investment in prototype fabrication.
Custom tire and wheel design software validated by 20 years of dynamometer
data allows the Superior technical staff to make recommendations
based on science and engineering facts.
Molds and prototypes are produced on schedule in an extensive CNC
equipped, in-house machine shop. Superior's Virtual Gibbs 3-D solid
modeling machining software allows our engineers and machinists
to see the mold before we cut steel.
Quality Practices
Superior plant management and the quality staff have participated
in training in extensive training in lean and six sigma practices.
The SPC and the SQC are standard operating procedures in our manufacturing
processes. Quality control personnel and key production operators
have attended Qualpro Statistical Quality Improvement Techniques
for Manufacturing Processes seminars.
Superiors processes are designed to be ISO compliant. Superior can
provide customers with SPC data on raw material qualification testing
as well as process parameters. Our gage calibration program is to
national standard as is our CMM certification. Our material qualification
is to ASTM test protocols. As a defense supplier for over 20 years,
Superior has developed an extensive library of government specifications.
Manufacturing Technology
Proprietary polyurethane mixing technology and precise processing
control ensure that Superior products perform to their material
design limits - every time. Superior machining capabilities us state
of the art CNCs with an average age of under 5 years. Superior’s
molding technology is a combination of best in class purchased equipment
and custom designed equipment. Extensive model making in cast urethane
and compression and transfer molding ensures that your product is
manufactured economically. Superior offers elastomer to metal bonding
for steel and aluminum applications. For components that require
post molding drilling, machining or assembly, Superior offers value
added manufacturing services at extremely competitive prices.
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