Every year plastic injection molding becomes more complicated with designs that were not possible a decade ago. New resin formulations are developed every year to increase strength, decrease weight, and add a level of product durability that makes injection molding the new standard option for the latest products in several industries. With new resins and…
In every manufacturing process there is waste. That may be from scrap packaging, fluids used in specific processes, and in injection molding that means excess plastic from gates and sprues. The goal with any process is to reduce the amount of waste from the process. With many products made at SEA-LECT Plastics, the excess plastic…
It’s hard to watch television or search the internet without seeing someone or something mention the pandemic of COVID-19. It’s in at least one-third of all television commercials. It seems to be in about half of the posts on social media. You can’t escape it. The recurring theme is how much it has affected everyone…
When you think of construction, the first thing you may think of metal or wood. Metal for girders, earth movers, bulldozers, and equipment. Wood still dominates the housing market for siding, wall construction, and trim. Plastic may not be your first thought when the subject of construction comes up. Over the last decade, plastic has…
Every new product has to define the surface finish required for visual appeal and/or a technical function. The question is always what will work best to create the product that every customer wants. Surface finish is one of the smaller details, but it can make a large impact in development cost and long-term success if…
The process of blow molding has become very common for manufacturing, and almost every industry uses blow molding for individual components, containers, or shipping. It’s easy to say every industry, but what specific blow molding products are out there? Have you seen them or used them? Let’s take a look at a few of the…
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…
Have you tried to find a new Injection molding partner that can satisfy every criteria for your new product? There are a lot out there. Their websites look good. They sound like they know the right words for the industry. Do they really know the business inside and out, and can they lead you in…
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…
Technology has been a huge benefit to product development since the turn of the century. The time for each development cycle has been reduced thanks in part to software and new equipment, but reduced time does not mean any step in the complete process can be overlooked. One of the key steps in the development…