If you’ve read the news in the last year that China has slowed or stopped buying our waste, you may be concerned with where it all goes. The truth is that is isn’t going anywhere, but to our own landfills that seem to fill up fast. Plastics that don’t sit in landfills may end up…
In the world of resins and injection molding, there are thousands of options available. Some resins offer strength, thermal stability and chemical resistance, and yet others offer electrical resistance and ease of printing. Perusing several online databases, such as the UL Prospector (formerly IDES), MAT Web, and The British Plastics Federation, can offer a starting point, but…
As the clock marches toward the stroke of midnight entering us into 2019, we are continually looking ahead for the latest trends and what will drive the injection molding business in 2019. These five topics are expected to impact injection molding in the next year, so here’s a quick preview of what you should expect…
When it comes time to consider a materials choice for a new parts, or a designed part needs to be replaced due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be a good time to select plastic over metal. There are many reasons that plastic can be a better solution than metal, and we’ve outlined five of the…
You have a design ready to go, and now you’re looking for the next step to making your concept into a reality. It’s time to look at a rapid prototype in three dimensions to be able to show customers, new potential investors, and be able to make small adjustments to the design for better manufacturing….
Experienced, full service plastic injection molders like SEA-LECT Plastics are changing the way our military builds components and parts for everything from the personal items issued to service men and woman, to the equipment they operate such as tanks, jeeps, ships and airplanes. Here are 10 ways that plastics are perfect for military applications: Low…
Plastic Injection molding is an art form that requires skill and knowledge to produce quality products at the highest level. The production capability of a finalized design concept has become a critical need to produce long-term success in plastic molding. With rapid prototyping gaining popularity over the last few years, it is commonly the first…
Mass producing a product with consistent quality, on-time delivery, and at the best cost is a delicate balance of time and resources. While some companies can offer the lowest cost, they may not have the in-house capability to handle all facets of the production process. When it comes time to select your manufacturing partner, your…
Do you know what various options you have available for injection molded parts surface finish? Understanding the intention and function of your product and how the end customer will use it may help to determine what resin you should be using for molding. You should be selecting a resin and a surface finish that offers…
There are thousands of Plastic resins available for injection molding projects. Selecting the right injection molding resin will help ensure that the look, fit, and performance of the finished product matches project requirements. Here are a few tips that will help you choose the correct resin, and also some traps to avoid along the way:…