If you have had a dream of multiple colors or different textures on your next product, perhaps a variation of multi-material injection molding is the perfect option. Multi-material injection molding (MMM) is the process of molding two or more different materials into one plastic part at one time. Traditional injection molding uses one color at…
Ben Franklin is quoted as saying, “Time is money,” and in business that still rings true. You can’t afford to waste precious time, nor let money slip away, if you plan to stay in business. With injection molding, the largest part of the manufacturing cycle is cooling. The cooling stage accounts for approximately 60% of…
If you’ve been to your local recycling center, you know how much packaging waste is deposited into local recycling centers and the impact you can have as a consumer. Some states charge an initial deposit on glass bottles, plastic containers, and some plastic packaging. You, as the consumer, are then required to recycle those containers…
As an entrepreneur, starting a new project is an exciting but stressful adventure. There are so many details to keep track of, from design, capital investment, manufacturing plans, and then delivery. It’s enough stress to make anyone think twice about pursuing a concept to customer venture. SEA-LECT Plastics aims to take that venture and make…
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:…