CAD & reverse engineering
From an existing part, measurements, drawings or photographs to a usable CAD model. Critical dimensions are checked before manufacture.
Engineering design · Prototyping · Manufacture
Engineering solutions
for the awkward stuff.
CAD design, functional prototyping and low-volume manufacturing for parts that are difficult, obsolete or simply don’t exist.
West Midlands · Working across the UK
FORM. FIT. FUNCTION.ILLUSTRATIVE RENDER
Engineering-led design+One-offs & small batches+The right manufacturing method+From problem to finished part
Practical design, considered detail
Designed around
what you need.
A new product, a better-fitting component or a practical workshop tool. We turn the requirements into a design that makes sense for the job.
The details make the difference.
01
Fit
Designed around the available space, mounting points and the parts it needs to work with.
02
Function
Access, assembly and everyday use considered from the start, with prototypes to check the details.
03
Explore our work Manufacture
Materials and manufacturing methods chosen to suit the application and the quantity you need.
What we can do
The right process.
A part that works.
Good engineering starts with the requirement. We choose the manufacturing method to suit it.
Functional 3D printing
Engineering-grade polymers chosen for the job: PETG, ASA, PA / Nylon and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers. Functional parts, built around their application.
Machined components
Conventional CNC processes when a job calls for greater strength, precision or a wider choice of materials. The design and manufacturing route work together.
Sheet metal
Bespoke bent and formed components designed in CAD. A practical route for brackets, covers, panels and enclosures where sheet metal suits the application.
Functional prototyping
Get a design into your hands, check the fit and refine the details. Physical iterations help resolve problems before committing to more expensive manufacture.
Low-volume production
One-off parts and small batches, using processes suited to the quantity. Avoid unnecessary tooling and the minimum orders that make small jobs difficult.
Materials selected around the application Explore our polymer materials
PETG
A practical option for many general-purpose components, with useful toughness and chemical resistance.
ASA
Often selected for outdoor exposure because of its UV and weather resistance, with higher heat resistance than some common printing polymers.
PA / Nylon
Useful toughness and wear resistance for functional components. Moisture uptake needs to be considered for fit and dimensional stability.
Carbon-fibre reinforced
Can improve stiffness and dimensional stability. Performance depends on the base polymer, fibre content, print orientation and processing.
Strength, stiffness, temperature, chemicals and dimensional stability all matter. Final selection depends on the grade, geometry and operating conditions; printed parts can behave differently across build directions.
A straightforward process
From problem to part.
No elaborate brief required.
Start with what you have. We’ll take it from there.
01
Tell us what you need
Send photographs, measurements, drawings or an existing component. You don’t need a CAD file to start.
02
We model it
We recreate or design the component in CAD around the dimensions, interfaces and application.
03
Choose the right method
3D printing, machining or sheet metal. We recommend a practical route based on what the part needs to do.
04
Receive the finished component
After the design and quotation are agreed, we make your component, ready for the intended application.
Made to solve something
Selected work
A look at the thinking behind the parts.
Real Silver Signal CAD projects, from overall form to the smallest detail.
Functional product design
Panel Dock
A purpose-designed dock with integrated mounting points and internal features. CAD brings the interfaces, geometry and practical use together in one component.
Mechanical design
Custom enclosure
Off-the-shelf boxes don’t always suit the assembly. A bespoke enclosure models the outer form, split line and access features around the intended contents.
Assembly design & packaging
Mechanical integration
A compact assembly with nested components, recessed fasteners and closely matched interfaces. The internal layout brings the parts together within a constrained envelope.
PROJECT PREVIEW
PCB & electronics
Electronic design
From circuit requirements to board layout and physical integration. Project imagery and a detailed case study to follow.
PROJECT PREVIEW
LOOMSPEC
Automated cable testing prototype
A prototype exploring automated cable testing, bringing electronics, controls and physical design together. Case study to follow; not offered for sale.
PROJECT PREVIEW
Jigs & fixtures
Workshop tooling
Locating, holding and checking parts with purpose-made workshop tooling. An example project and its application will be added here.
Why Silver Signal
Small enough to move quickly.
Technical enough
to get it right.
Engineering, with a person behind it.
Silver Signal is run by Cameron McCurdy, an engineer with professional experience in industrial automation and controls.
That background spans industrial machinery, mechanical design, CAD, electronics, PCB design, control systems, prototyping and commissioning. It brings practical judgement to the details that make a part work.
Cameron McCurdy / Founder & engineerEngineering-led
Designed by an engineer with real industrial machinery experience.
Low-volume friendly
One part is worth discussing. So are five. You don’t need an order for thousands.
Practical
The goal is to solve the physical problem. The manufacturing process follows.
Local, with UK reach
Based in the West Midlands, working with businesses and individuals across the UK.
Let’s make it possible
Got a broken part
nobody sells anymore?
Send us a photograph and whatever measurements you have. We’ll tell you whether we can recreate it and provide a quotation.
Send a part for reviewTHE ORIGINAL PART IS
A GOOD PLACE TO START.
Start a conversation
Have a part in mind?
Email us a few photographs, any measurements and how many you need. We’ll take a look.
Silver Signal Ltd
West Midlands, UK
Let’s talk about your part.
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Businesses and individuals welcome. One-off jobs included.