As you design your plastic injection molded components, the need to join parts together becomes a detailed part of the finished product. The question is how you plan to create the perfect blend of fastening and cost-effectiveness. Each method will require additional cost, and whether that comes in the form of labor or machinery depends…
The big trade shows of the year are in the planning stages and will be here this year before you know it. CES (Consumer Electronics Show), SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association), and PRI (Performance Racing Industry) are just a handful of the big trade shows held every year to display your next new product. The…
You have fresh ideas and are early in your process as a startup company. You have a lot of decisions to make on materials for your new ideas, manufacturing processes, and especially finding a manufacturing partner that can help bring your new ideas to life. Most likely injection molding is one of your manufacturing processes…
If you’re a fan of classic monster movies, you may recognize the vintage Bunsen burners used to boil something in a beaker and be on the verge of a great discovery. If you’re more of a medical show enthusiast, you may see how often they use syringes, vials, and specialized medical equipment in every laboratory…
Starting a new project is an exciting adventure. Each stage of the development process brings decisions to be made, and sometimes those decisions can cost you time and money later. Extravagant designs may look great, but often can add unnecessary complication. Over the years we’ve found helpful tips to make designs less complicated, and in…
Injection molding is a great option for your next project, but how to go about getting the best bang for your buck is debatable. We’ve been molding for years with success, and we have 5 tips that we’ve learned over the years that will help you make your next project more cost effective. Tip #1:…
If you’re a fan of the television show How It’s Made, you no doubt have seen plastic injection molding in use. From simple products to elaborate designs, injection molding can be used to make a small quantity of prototypes, full production runs in the millions, or anything in between. Beyond just what you’ve seen…
As we march into 2019, SEA-LECT Plastics is constantly keeping an eye on the future. We work heavily in outdoor recreation, marine hardware, and the military / defense sector every day. Knowing where plastic injection molding trends are headed keeps us up-to-date and prepared to accommodate shifts in product development, material changes, and varying production…
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…