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The 3 Rs of Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
The infamous alliteration Reduce, Reuse, Recycle reminds us how to be kind to our planet. While the buzz surrounding this phrase has seemingly died down, the effective principles for “Going Green” hold true. Being mindful of these principles as corporate values is...
Machine Safeguarding in Plastic Manufacturing
Severed limbs, crushed bones, ripped skin… Failure to practice machine safeguarding can have gory consequences. Since we aren’t a big fan of gory horror scenes in real life, we took some time this week to teach on the importance of machine safeguarding in plastic...
Improving Manufacturing Processes with an ERP
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…” This is the feeling many manufacturing companies are beginning to have as a new generation starts to take on leadership positions within companies. One thing that has been brought on by this generational shift is the...
Importance of Maintenance for Injection Molding Machines
What’s the type of drip that you don’t want? An oil leak! For this injection molding machine, it was time to replace some of the valves that had worn down over time. Proper repairs and preventative maintenance for injection molding machines can create a safer and more...
Calling All Innovators in Manufacturing!
Are you an innovator in manufacturing? Do you love to introduce new ideas to the world? Are you a hub of product development concepts? Are you an engineer with a constantly creative mind?'Custom' Plastic Injection Molding Being in product development in custom plastic...
Tips for Combatting Shift Work Fatigue
Combatting Shift Work Fatigue? We get it! Manufacturers, including Plastic Injection Molders, often work 24-hour operations. Shift Work in Manufacturing Shift work in manufacturing reduces down-time and decreases the waste of energy and resources involved in the shut...
Tips for New Production Run in Plastic Injection Molding
Changing Production Runs means changing the mold inside the injection molding machine. Here are some tips for making a new production run in plastic injection molding more productive and efficient.Molds used in Plastic Injection Molding can be intricate. A thorough...
Practices & Procedures for Plastic Resin Material Dryer
Hygroscopic (adj.): tending to absorb moisture from the air. Depending on the molecular structure of the plastic polymers, plastic resin can be hygroscopic. Moisture within the plastic resin can cause issues when parts are molded. Learn our best practices and...
Secondary Operations: The 4 W’s
Secondary Operations: The 4 W'sCustomers come to us will all different types of projects. Some require assembly, welding, EMI shielding, overmolding, or other post-production processes for Plastic Injection Molding. We love being able to provide solutions for them....
3 Reasons Plastic Injection Molding Regrind Is Useful
3 Reasons Plastic Injection Molding Regrind is UsefulPlastic Injection Molding regrind can be useful to the molding process. Material, especially right now, is valuable. Plastic resin is one specific componenet of plastic manufacturing that impacts tensile strength,...
The Importance of “Family Owned & Operated” Manufacturing
Plastics Injection Molding & manufacturing has been in the Cooley family since the 1950's. In today's constantly changing economy, supply chain, and employment landscape, it is beautiful to see something so tried and true; so reliable and honest; so integral -- so...
UPDATE: New Injection Molding Machine
At Nylacarb, we always strive to provide our customers with the highest quality custom plastic injection molded parts, in a timely manner. After retiring an older injection molding machine a couple of months ago, we've been on a tireless search. After deep anguish...