Contracting your plastic manufacturing in Dayton has never been a smarter move than now Dayton, Ohio, is a hub for various business sectors rooted in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field. The city’s most valuable assets pushing significant technological advancements are in the aerospace, IT, water, human sciences, and healthcare industry. Advanced materials and manufacturing niches also represent a high-growth sector in the Miami Valley. The industry’s core competencies and strategic advantages to the community provide a lucrative business environment for entrepr ..read more

A close-up look at some of the equipment we use, including the Branson Ultrasonic Welder Ultrasonic welding is a process that uses high-frequency sound waves to join metal parts. It’s a non-contact joining method that offers many advantages over other joining methods, such as adhesives, rivets, and mechanical fasteners. Ultrasonic Welding Is A Non-contact Joining Process Ultrasonic welding is a non-contact joining process that uses high-frequency sound waves to heat and melt materials together. The energy is transferred through the air, so no contact is required for welding. It’s swift and ca ..read more

While often used interchangeably with finishing processes, secondary machining processes are done after primary manufacturing methods such as injection molding, thermoforming, and CNC machining. As the final stage in manufacturing, it helps improve the surface finish, aesthetics, dimensional integrity, and tolerance of molded parts when they emerge from the press. The Secondary Machining Processes Secondary machining is a cost-effective strategy for the production of workpieces that involves some if not all the following processes: CNC Machining This automated manufacturing process contr ..read more

Plastic part design geometry is one of the most important components in the design process. It affects not only the aesthetics but also the part’s performance, strength, and durability. So if you’re designing a plastic part, here are five key geometry tips that will help ensure its success: Always define the part features’ design intent. Ensure that your design intent is clearly documented, so everyone involved in the project understands it. Define the part’s design requirements those things which must be true about the part of the product to make it work correctly. Define any constraints on ..read more

While often used interchangeably with finishing processes, secondary machining processes are done after primary manufacturing methods such as injection molding, thermoforming, and CNC machining. As the final stage in manufacturing, it helps improve the surface finish, aesthetics, dimensional integrity, and tolerance of molded parts when they emerge from the press. The Secondary Machining Processes Secondary machining is a cost-effective strategy for the production of workpieces that involves some if not all the following processes: CNC Machining This automated manufacturing process controls a ..read more

The global pandemic disrupted the supply chain. The risk is mostly seen in industries that rely on manufacturing and suppliers from Asia, such as plastic components, pharmaceutical supplies, electronics and semiconductor packaging. Industries in many countries were forced to look for alternative sources of supply to prevent interfering with operations. Here are ways to prepare for security in short- and long-term supply crisis. LOOK FOR LOCAL SUPPLIERS Relying entirely on global sources can cause delays, especially during catastrophic events. The Coronavirus Pandemic proved how fragile the gl ..read more

The design and manufacturing of injected plastic model products has been the game changer in the plastic industry because of their major benefits. The custom plastic injection model is more versatile than any other method. It has helped many manufacturers to reduce the general cost of manufacturing products and produce larger and more detailed plastic products. Here are the top benefits of the method. HIGH PRECISION The accuracy that custom plastic injection molded parts produces is +/- .001 inches. This method indeed beats the challenge of extremely complex designs. It maintains high precisi ..read more

When designing plastic parts that will be injection molded, you might have questions about design criteria. For example, what draft angle ensures the part’s easy ejection from the mold. Below is a guide to the most common criteria for designing plastic parts. Wall Thickness The wall thickness of a thermoplastic part depends on several factors. These factors include the type of thermoplastic used, mechanical stresses on the part, electrical property requirements (if any), etc. The following are general rules of thumb: The part’s primary wall thickness should be uniform Avoid quick thickness t ..read more

Lean Six Sigma has improved manufacturing processes and quality controls at hundreds of companies, but what exactly is it? Productivity at the workplace is especially essential to the lifeline of any company. Achieving peak productivity and efficiency certainly isn’t always easy to achieve. As the person in charge, it is your job to find ways to streamline your business processes. To get your plant to operate at optimum efficiency, consider applying a myriad of philosophies whose aim is to get you the kind of results you desire. After decades of research and implementation, one of these philo ..read more

Injection molding is one of the most effective ways to produce identical plastic parts and products. Plastic injection molding towers over other plastic molding methods because it’s simpler, highly reliable, and highly efficient. One of the key selling points of injection molding is the ability to create custom products that don’t require additional work. The process also allows you great flexibility in surface finish options and choice of assembly methods. Surface Finish Options When working with plastic injection molded parts, surface finish options largely depend on the part and the chemic ..read more