Contrary to popular wisdom, cars can be a worthwhile investment. Although they’re known as one of the fastest-depreciating assets, buying a long-lasting, reliable vehicle pays off. It all starts with the right auto part supplier. Choosing high-quality, durable parts and expert service can drastically extend a vehicle’s lifetime. For seven things to look for when choosing an...Continue Reading
The average automobile is made up of approximately 30,000 different parts. About 1/3 of those automotive components are made from some form of plastic. This number continues to grow as manufacturing methods continue to develop. The process of injection molding has proven itself to be a huge benefit to the automotive industry and consumers alike....Continue Reading
Picking the right partner is important, regardless of what you’re doing. Doing it with the right people and the right tools is everything. If you’re trying to make an item from scratch, as is the case with custom molding, then this is even more true. Plastic parts manufacturing can be complex, but it doesn’t have...Continue Reading
COVID-19 is a shocking reminder of how fragile a supply chain can be. This pandemic is also a fantastic opportunity because it’s shown us what works and what doesn’t. (COVID is also showing us who works and who doesn’t.) So, if you’re looking for a replacement supplier, what should you be looking for in their...Continue Reading
From bottle caps to intricate auto components, injection molding parts are used in a widespread of industries. Injection molding as a production method allows manufacturers to mass-produce a single or multiple parts in mass numbers. Even though initial upfront costs can be high, over time the cost of making the parts becomes very low. Therefore, understanding the...Continue Reading
Initially, injection molding costs can run higher than other manufacturing methods. This is mainly due to the upfront cost of creating a high-quality molding tool that will produce large quantities of molds. Once this molding tool has been made, the cost of manufacturing parts become very low to produce. By investing up front, you can create a molding...Continue Reading
Lean automotive supply chains demand a reliable and responsive supply network. Adapting to the demand of a continually changing market means that automakers have fewer opportunities to adapt than they used to. Instead, they have to change. If you run an automotive manufacturing plant, that means just in time deliveries are for you. Just in Time to Steal...Continue Reading
Are you interested in getting into manufacturing — especially in the plastic industry? You’ll likely come across products generated through injection molding. The question is, what exactly is injection molding? And what is it used for? As a general rule of thumb, injection molding is a multi-step manufacturing process that is often used to fabricate items...Continue Reading
From massive and durable car parts to intricate and delicate medical equipment, plastics are powerful material in the manufacturing process. To get the most out of plastics, many manufacturers turn to the efficient plastic injection mold process. What are plastic injection molds? The process takes a high focus on design to create an efficient and...Continue Reading
Plastic makes up around 50% of a car’s body, but only 10% of the weight. You’ll find plastic in every vehicle because it’s lightweight, flexible, inexpensive, and rust-resistant. Plus, it’s easy to mold using plastic injection. The plastic molding process plays an essential role in the creation of plastic parts throughout many different industries. From pharmaceuticals to telecommunications, plastic...Continue Reading
