For you latest product design, you want to incorporate a company logo and different text and labels on each individual product. For injection molded parts, that could be easy to add into the mold to incorporate the text and logos for every part. The trouble comes when you want to vary the text and designs…
Being able to make the best products in the world only starts with the best designs. Once they reach the prototype and production phases of the project, having the right equipment and processes are keys to ensure a successful launch and day to day efficiency. At SEA-LECT Plastics, we use Milacron equipment for plastic injection…
You’ve thought up the next product in your lineup that will shake up your industry and cause a buzz at the next major trade show. The question is what do you do first, complete the design to the nth degree or start tooling to cut the development time down? The answer may be as…
Technology has continued to change and refine the plastics that are commonly used in every industry. As the global waste crisis continues to become more of a topic of discussion, scientists are finding new ways to recycle plastics and reuse various types of biodegradable materials. Recently researchers from Swansea University discovered a way that black…
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…