Since the introduction of engineering-grade resins and plastic materials in the 1950s, many parts previously fabricated from metal have been replaced by injection molded parts. On average, companies report an overall cost savings of 25-50% by converting to plastic parts, yet some manufacturers have resisted making the change.
Tag: Plastic Injection Moulding
Design Is Top Consideration To Reduce Plastics Manufacturing Costs
Plastics manufacturing is a highly competitive, global industry in which businesses are presented with both time and cost challenges. Avoiding delays and reducing risks for costly design changes can mean that your product gets to market faster than your competitors. The sharp line that was once drawn between development and production is now, oftentimes, blurred with manufacturers leaning on industry design experts to become involved in the design for manufacturability process. In fact, manufacturers rank design as the top factor in reducing overall manufacturing costs.
5 Ways Lights-Out Manufacturing Has Transformed Injection Moulding
The tendency for North American manufacturers of plastic parts to outsource tasks to South America or overseas is changing back toward reshoring – or that of keeping production processes in house and within the United States. After decades of offshoring for economic purposes, wages in emerging economies have started to rise substantially.
Key Qualities of High-Heat and Exotic Resins
Resin materials used in plastic injection molding have evolved significantly in recent years as advancements to combining plastics with fillers and reinforcement materials has become more common in many industrial applications to improve part performance and strength. In the past, plastics were not known to be highly heat resistant materials. It is becoming more known that there are now many high performance resins that can be put to use at temperatures up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit – depending on the part / product’s environmental factors and exposure to chemicals. High heat and exotic resins are particularly good metal replacement options because they provide incredible benefits in the areas of weight savings, chemical resistance, and sliding friction characteristics. Additionally, these great attributes can be maintained at high permanent operating temperatures.
Benefits of Dimensional Testing in Plastic Injection Moulding
A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a device that measures the physical geometrical characteristics of an object, and in our manufacturing application – plastic parts. The device is often used in manufacturing processes to qualify or test a part or against the design intent.
Preparing for Injection Moulding Resin Selection
Manufacturers use a wide variety of plastics to mold parts incorporated into products and have increasingly begun to replace other materials like bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, and ceramics. Some of the most popular reasons for using or switching to plastic include longer overall lifespan of the part, reduced wear on other components of a product, faster production line speeds, corrosion resistance and weight reduction. In addition, companies report an average 25-50 percent cost savings when parts are converted to plastic which oftentimes exhibit superior performance attributes.
6 Considerations When Choosing A Plastic Injection Moulder
With over 5,500 plastic injection-molding companies in the United States, product manufacturers are challenged with choosing the best partner to help mass produce a product or production element for a business. When you need thousands of parts produced on-time and under budget, having the peace of mind that your injection molder will truly be a partner, and keep your needs in mind, can make all the difference in the world when it comes to getting your product to market faster.
How RJG eDart Transformed PCI’s Injection Moulding Operation
Injection molding technology has evolved greatly since the Hyatt brothers patented the first injection molding machine in 1872. Their initial plunger design was improved upon in 1946 when James Hendry created the first auger injection molding machine. But it wasn’t until the computer age when advances to the injection molding process started to take shape. Today’s plastic injection molders must stay at the forefront with scientific molding principles and processes to meet the demands of quality, consistency, efficiency, production, and cost savings.
Plastic Components, Inc. Purchases Additional Facility -Video Sneak Peak!
As part of Plastic Components, Inc.’s fully automated production strategy, the company recently invested in the purchase of a new 15,000 square foot facility located on Bunsen Drive in Germantown, WI to support the company’s growth from its existing customer base and new market opportunities. The company investment included the purchase of a new building, remodeling and new equipment; which will allow PCI to remain efficient and globally competitive.
A New 400 Ton Press Has ArrivedI
Plastic Components, Inc. is proud to announce the arrival and implementation of a new 400 Ton Toyo Injection Molding machine. This is the second 400 Ton press within the facility. A is the standard at Plastic Components, the press will be part of a fully automated manufacturing cell. This is the fundamental premise behind the manufacturing strategy at PCI. Using state of the art robotics and conveyors, we are able to sell components to our customers with no direct labor. This allows PCI to produce defect free parts at globally competitive pricing.