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Plastic Manufacturing Process
Each day our customers receive shipped and completed parts at their warehouse door. Behind the scenes there’s a lot that goes on before the parts get to that point. While some of parts of the plastic manufacturing process are automated, other steps require human...
Safety Achievement for Plastic Manufacturing
We are proud to be featured in June's edition of Plastic News Magazine for safety achievement in manufacturing. Our team prioritizes safety in every department and being recognized by MAPP & Plastic News Magazine is just a bi-product of our team's faithfulness to...
Injection Molding with Polycarbonate
Shatter the concept that aesthetic must be traded for strength. Injection molding with polycarbonate thermoplastic offers the clarity of glass with over 200 times the strength. Its versatility makes it a great option for the plastic injection molding of many different...
Seeking U.S. Manufacturers as a Supply Chain Solution
The global supply chain chaos is still in full swing as demand increases and supply cannot rise to meet it. There are several reasons for the massive supply shortage; some of these include: differing regulations for the pandemic in each country, power supply struggles...
5 Quality Practices for Custom Plastic Parts
Check, check – time for a run down on Quality Control practices. Our quality control team is well equipped with the knowledge and tools to test the quality of the parts being ran on the production floor. Here are 5 quality practices for custom plastic parts we use at...
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...