You have an idea for a new product, but you don’t know exactly where to start. These ten important tips are things to consider when sending out request for quotes on your new injection molding project: Mold Classification There are five classifications of mold guidelines used by the Plastic Industry Association (PIA) that were developed by…
If you’re like us, you have ideas all the time. New products, better ways to make products faster and less expensive, and always getting them out the door to you on schedule. Twenty years ago it was acceptable to only do one thing and just do it well. In today’s fast-paced global economy, we…
When you think of attaching two or more components together, the first thing that may come to mind is a simple screw or a nut and bolt combination. While that can easily work, that is also a way to add cost to a manufacturing process and complexity that may not be needed. There may be…
Three-dimensional (3D) printing continues to generate excitement in the manufacturing industry. The whole idea of adding–rather than removing–material to create parts caught on quickly and has steadily gained in popularity. Some over-zealous prognosticators are even predicting that 3D printing could be the demise of manufacturing as we know it today. But let’s not get carried…
If you’ve had plastic parts manufactured in the past using traditional methods, you probably remember the process. You wouldn’t exactly call it hit-and-miss. The shop you worked with was reputable, and their team had the experience to take your part, design a mold, and produce samples for you to measure and test. But despite…
Earlier this year, we began injection molding for Outdoor Ukulele™. We were immediately intrigued by the opportunity of making professional Instruments and started with two models, the Tenor and the Soprano. Our customer had been testing different versions of glass filled Polycarbonate with other molders, without satisfactory results. We were able to meet our customer’s expectation…
Matt Poischbeg, Vice President and General Manager of SEA-LECT Plastics Corporation, announced that the company has achieved ISO9001:2015 Certification. “We are very proud of achieving the recognition that our company has very high quality management standards. This has been a rewarding endeavor that required every person in our organization to contribute towards in order to…