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Plunkett Associates is a UK-based product development and manufacturing support company that takes parts from design through prototyping, tooling and moulding to production, packaging and delivery. It is aimed at both experienced engineers who know exactly what process they need and newcomers to 3D printing who want advice, and it handles quantities from a single development part up to "make to stock" volumes with scheduled call-offs.
Design and development
The front end of the service covers concept development, detailed design, design analysis and consultancy. This is where a product idea is turned into something manufacturable, with the company positioning itself as a product developer building long-term manufacturing partnerships rather than a pure parts supplier.
Prototyping
Prototyping is split by material family, with several processes available under each:
| Material group | Processes listed |
|---|---|
| Plastic parts | SLA, SLS, DLP, FDM, machining, vacuum casting |
| Clear parts | SLA, DLP, machining, vacuum casting |
| Elastomeric parts | DLP, vacuum casting, compression moulding |
| Metal parts | DMLS, CNC, sheet metal |
The site describes "exceptional capacity and process options" for quality prototype and production parts in metal, plastic, clear and flexible materials. Having several processes per material matters because it lets a part be matched to the process that suits its geometry, tolerance and finish rather than being forced into one technology.
Tooling, moulding and production
Tooling and moulding covers tooling development, bridge production, re-shoring, compression moulding, compression injection and injection moulding, supported by data sheets. UK on-site toolmaking and injection moulding are highlighted, which is relevant if you want a domestic supply chain or are bringing work back from overseas. Bridge production is the step between prototype and full production — useful when you need saleable parts before committing to production tooling.
Post-processing and fulfilment
Finishing and logistics include post-op assembly, packing, printing, painting and coating, followed by delivery. This means a project can be handled end to end rather than coordinated across several suppliers.
How to engage
The site invites enquiries from both experienced and first-time customers, with a quote request form, email contact and phone number (+44 (0)1452 386608) provided. If you are unsure which process fits your part, the stated approach is to ask for advice rather than specify a process yourself. Pricing is not published, so costs need to be confirmed through a quote.