The development of engineered resins over the last decade has brought new opportunities for plastic injection molding to become a dominant manufacturing process for many industries. Every year plastic injection molding becomes more complicated with designs that were not possible previously. New resin formulations are developed every year to increase strength, decrease weight, and add…
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…
You’ve probably seen or heard the word ‘quality’ used in slogans and advertising over and over again. “Quality is Job 1” is one that comes to mind pretty quickly. The question isn’t if quality control is important, but really what does using the term ‘quality control’ mean? It starts with the specifications, and then the…
There is no doubt that the forecasts and expected trends for 2020 were upended in the first quarter of the year. We’ve been in the plastic injection molding business for nearly 30 years, and our expectations for 2020 didn’t go exactly as planned. We expected recycling to become a big issue, and it did. We…
2020 has been a tough year all around. Layoffs, businesses closing, and plenty of bad news in the headlines. The economy has seen a shift with customer demand in many industries. Many businesses are bringing their manufacturing back into the United States, which means that skilled employees are needed to increase capacity and output. With…
You have most likely seen something that was made with plastic injection molding. Remote controls, scale model kits, numerous children’s toys, appliances, and many parts of a vehicle interior. Have you ever wondered how they were made? Have you wondered why so many products and parts are made with plastic injection molding instead of another…
As the holiday season approaches, you can expect that the weather will get colder for most of us above the equator. That means snow, ice, freezing rain, and subsequent delays on holiday orders. While the weather is always a concern as a manufacturer, three other looming problems may affect deliveries around the country and exporting…
Over the last five years, raw material prices have gone up and down. Steel has increased over 30% from this same time five years ago. Crude oil has decreased approximately 20% in that same time period. Manufacturers are looking for ways to decrease the volatility of their raw materials, while still making elite quality products. …
You have come up with the product that is going to shake up the market, and be a best seller in the next fiscal year. The problem is that you only have a drawing available. Not just a simple sketch, but you’ve developed the 3D model of your new product. You think you’re ready to…
SEA-LECT Plastics Vice President and General Manager Matt Poischbeg was recently interviewed by radio, tv and podcast personality Tony DUrso. In this interview they discussed Matt’s passion for mentoring and apprenticeships as well as SEA-LECT Plastics value driven commitment to those efforts through their own hiring practices. You can learn more about Tony by…