Process capabilities
Silicone Manufacturing Capabilities
WYD supports custom silicone projects from development through repeat production using multiple manufacturing routes.
The correct process depends on whether the customer needs a finished silicone product, a production silicone tray, or an RTV casting mold.
HCR / HTV Compression Molding
Typical applications:
For custom silicone parts and trays manufactured in heated metal tooling.
- kitchenware
- food trays
- gaskets
- covers
- grips
- keypads
- industrial components
Silicone Compression Molding →
LSR Injection Molding
Typical applications:
For liquid silicone components where injection filling, material choice, automation or production volume justifies the process.
- precision molded parts
- thin-wall features
- insert-molded components
- healthcare/device components where the selected material/program fits
RTV Silicone Mold Making
Common applications:
For flexible casting molds made from a resin master model or approved master pattern.
Typical route: 3D/CAD → Resin Master Model → RTV Silicone Mold.
- resin
- plaster
- candle
- soap
- sculpture
- complex 3D casting shapes
- prototype/low-volume mold development
Silicone Overmolding
Engineering focus:
For silicone integrated with plastic or metal.
- insert location
- mechanical retention
- bonding
- interface flash
- pull/peel/torque validation
Silicone Extrusion
For:
- tubing
- cord
- custom profiles
- cut-to-length extruded components
Engineering focus: cross-section, ID/OD, wall thickness, tolerance, Shore hardness, service environment.
Two-Color / Multi-Material Silicone
For products requiring controlled color boundaries, hardness zones or multi-step molding.
Feasibility depends on the material system and geometry.
CAD / DFM
We review:
- wall thickness
- undercuts
- parting lines
- cavities
- vents
- inserts
- critical dimensions
- demolding
- process selection
Prototyping
Prototype the feature that creates the highest project risk before scale-up.
Tooling
WYD supports:
- compression production tooling
- LSR tooling
- master/model development for RTV
- related fixture/tooling needs
Tooling type depends on the production process.
Quality Control
Inspection is built around product CTQs and function rather than one generic checklist.
Not sure which process fits?
- drawing
- intended use
- quantity
Send Your Project for Process Review
Not sure which process fits? Send the drawing, intended use and quantity. We will recommend the appropriate route before tooling.