You’ve heard the saying, “They don’t make things like they used to.” Or how about the one of new products just aren’t made to last very long anymore? In some cases that may be true, and others it could be that the wrong material was chosen. If you want durability and practicality, perhaps now is…
Several critical elements must be considered while manufacturing a high-quality molded part, including part design, fabrication, material selection, and production. Designing elements based on practical requirements is vital while preserving the design objective or end-use. Before all of the components get finally documented and sent to a molder for production, the injection-molded product design goes…
Every new product starts with a concept. A fresh idea to make a current product better, or to fill a void in the marketplace. Plastic injection molding is an excellent manufacturing process to create cost effective, but profitable products in a timely manner. If you have a fresh product idea, but don’t know what to…
You’ve heard the terms ‘bundling’ and ‘one-stop-shop’. They indicate that everything can be done in one place together without having to look for a complimentary service for other aspects of your business. In manufacturing that’s considered ‘turn-key’ with the ability to handle all facets of production and business from beginning to end. Some companies can…
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…