Bolt manufactured by Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

Application Engineering

Whether it is a standard tapered or straight threaded plug, or an advanced net or near net shape, we are your trusted partner. At Seaway, we have the engineering and tool development, manufacturing, validation and testing, inspection, as well as logistics and service to meet your needs.

Our customers rely on Seaway for application assistance with our experienced sales, engineering, and manufacturing personnel. We can meet virtually, or on-site at our facility or yours and provide the following services as an extension of your organization:

Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) as done by Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

Value Analysis and value engineering (VA/VE)

Whether it is a new or existing product, our focus will be on reducing costs, improving function or both.

FEA software for Forming Simulation Analysis by Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

forming simulation analysis

At Seaway, we utilize the latest FEA software and engineering talent, provided upfront to assure the most efficient and robust product and tooling design. We will simulate manufacturing conditions to assure the tool design is successful the first time, keeping your development costs under control and within budget.

3D printed prototypes on computer screens at Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

3D printed prototypes

This service is available to assist customers with an up-front review for fit & function prior to tool development.

Tooling and process design at Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manfacturer

all tooling and process design is performed in-house...

...at Seaway, tailored to meet your specific application and product requirements!

Sakamura machine in use at Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

Material evaluation and selection assistance...

...with experience in carbon and alloy steels, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and various stainless steel grades.

Post-processing thermal treatment at Seaway Bolt, pipe plug supplier & special bolt manufacturer

Evaluation of post-processing for thermal treatment and finishing...

...to assist you based on your specific application.