Lately it’s been pretty easy to think about the “what happens if…” scenarios that may not have been a thought during your last injection molding project. The current economic climate mixed with international relations, may be changing the face of how we do business on certain assembly projects. There are now risks associated with assembly…
We recently introduced the term Design for Manufacturing or Manufacturability (DFM) on our blog, but often knowing what is involved doesn’t 100% translate to what a concept can offer for benefits. While DFM can offer opportunities to prevent problems, it can greatly improve quality as a whole. If you’re wondering how, read on as…
SEA-LECT Plastics is an industry leading plastic injection mold and design company. In addition to the engineering and production of products and molds, SEA-LECT Plastics pioneered INJECTION MOLD RESCUE™, in which we are experts in the recovery of injection molds for US based manufacturers that are currently trapped in overseas manufacturing facilities. Plastic Injection Molding…
Many things can affect the end result of injection molding. Temperature and pressure are probably the two most common variables thought of to control the quality of injection. In truth, viscosity may be more critical to have success with injection molding. Controlling viscosity ensures a consistent and uniform product, but controlled viscosity isn’t the result…
You may not immediately think of plastic injection molding when picturing military or aerospace applications. The military has been expanding its use of plastic, replacing metal with engineered plastics that can handle any situation around the world. Aerospace has also been converting metal to plastic, but it has also been using plastic injection molding for…
The Marine Industry has used plastic injection molding for decades to initially convert metal products to plastic, then to use engineered resins for radical new ideas in strength and endurance. Tiedowns, clasps, locking features, and more are just the beginning for marine applications. Injection Molding has continued to find more and more applications as the…
When you think about injection molding, you probably don’t envision all of the options to injection molding. The most common type you see in manufacturing is cold runner, or just cold injection molding. It consists of two mold halves that molten plastic is forced into to form a part or multiple parts. The cold reference…
You may not realize how many options there are for injecting molten plastic into an injection mold. There are six primary types of injection molding gates, and all have specific benefits that make them the best choice for your new project. If you haven’t heard of the different types, or don’t know which type would…
Injection mold maintenance is a key step in increasing the longevity of the mold and ensuring good product is created. It’s more than just cleaning and repairs. The process says a lot about your strategy for business, and the quality program your company has in place. If you want to ensure smooth operations and future…
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…