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Choosing the Best Resin for Your Molded Parts

Choosing the Best Resin for Your Molded Parts

Choosing the best resin plays a crucial part in about every facet of the plastic injection molding process. There are thousands of different injection molded thermoplastics to choose from with widely varying properties. With the rising popularity of plastics, they are being used in more applications than ever before because of their reputable characteristics: strength, endurance, and resistance. This article will help guide you towards a resin that would be the best match for your molded parts.   [Read more…] about Choosing the Best Resin for Your Molded Parts

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The Importance of Upgraded ISO Certification for Manufacturers

 

The Importance of Upgraded ISO Certification for Manufacturers

This topic has been popping up recently because the ISO 9001 industrial and commercial standards are currently going through an upgrade; the last time this happened was in 2008. All ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish if there should be any modifications to the process of standard development to keep it current and relevant for the marketplace. As an ISO certified manufacturer, we highly recommend upgrading to the new quality management system, ISO 9001:2015. [Read more…] about The Importance of Upgraded ISO Certification for Manufacturers

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Top Questions to Ask a Plastic Injection Molder

Top Questions to Ask a Plastic Injection Molder

Are you looking for a reliable and reputable injection molder that offers plastics design and manufacturing? If so, it’s important that you do some research and assessment beforehand to guarantee your project’s success. In this blog, we have compiled the top questions that customers, who are unsure of the injection molding process, have asked. [Read more…] about Top Questions to Ask a Plastic Injection Molder

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What Factors Determine the Cost of a Mold?

 

What Factors Determine the Cost of a Mold?

One of the most common questions we receive at Midstate Mold & Engineering is, “How much will a plastic injection mold cost?” Determining the cost of a mold is typically a main priority; the mold being one of the greatest upfront production costs. This article reviews a few factors that determine the cost of a mold. [Read more…] about What Factors Determine the Cost of a Mold?

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4 Things You Might Not Know About Plastic Components

Compared to other materials, manufactured plastic components are relatively modern. Dating back to 1907, Leo Baekeland is known for creating the first synthetic plastic made from molecules not found in nature. Because modern plastic has only been around for roughly 100 years, there may be even more to learn about plastics and their incredible advantages. However, the future of this innovative material is especially bright. With that, here are four things you might not know about plastic components. [Read more…] about 4 Things You Might Not Know About Plastic Components

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How Successful is the Plastic Injection Molding Market?

How Successful is the Plastic Injection Molding Market

The plastic injection molding market has been a backbone to the American economy. This industry has a large impact on the economy, and helps create sustainable jobs for thousands of Americans. This blog will give an overview of the successes of the plastic injection molding market and go over some trends and projections for the future of this industry. [Read more…] about How Successful is the Plastic Injection Molding Market?