Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a term used heavily in production settings, but often the history of it is underappreciated. The objective of DFM is to design and engineer a product that is easy to manufacture for everyone involved. It’s a simple goal, but creating a product that meets all criteria for manufacturing can be…
There are many days that coming up with a new product is pretty easy. How do you manufacture it? Is it injection molded, stamped, or laser etched? There are a lot of decisions to make, but the method of manufacturing doesn’t have to define your product. The process for development is very similar for most…
A prospective new customer comes to you with an idea and asks that you design the injection mold for their new injection molded part. After going through a big discussion on the function of the part for their end-user, what resin they may need to ensure quality and durability, and the surface finish they need…
China is a major player in the global economy. There should be no doubt of that. One thing that some businesses don’t recognize is how much influence China has. When they take days off for holidays, it can be felt around the world with reduced shipments and delayed shipping times. If you haven’t prepared for…
One of the best things a plastic injection molding company can offer is a way for potential clients to request a quote easily. The last year of business has been very hands-off and remote due to COVID-19, which means online discussions and requests for quotes has been handled less and less in person. In…
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…
You might have heard the term design for manufacturing, or one of its various other names as design for manufacturability or simply abbreviated DFM. The goal of DFM is to engineer and design a product that is easy to manufacture. The idea of designing a product to be simple to manufacture exists in almost…
The electronics industry is huge. You can walk through any store, shop anywhere online, and look around most of the rooms in your home to find something electronic. Home appliances, gaming equipment, computers, cell phones, audio equipment, and that doesn’t start with every application in the military and defense realm. Each application can be similar,…
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…