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
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?
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
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?
How Plastics Affect the Medical Industry
Healthcare providers are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance the quality of their medical parts and devices while cutting costs. While glass is known for being highly sanitary, there are additional benefits that plastics provide—and glass simply cannot compete. Re-usable and sanitary plastic components are helping medical practitioners overcome challenges in the medical industry every day. [Read more…] about How Plastics Affect the Medical Industry
6 Benefits of Metal Replacement with Plastic Parts
Manufacturers have depended on metals due to the abundance of metal knowledge, history, and favorable qualities. These include strength, stiffness, ideal traits related to electricity and chemical resistance. However, the need for fast-paced production, complex designs, and reducing operational costs is greater than ever. What has the same characteristics of metals but is the cost-efficient version? Plastics. Although metal-to-plastic conversion was introduced in the 1950s, many manufacturers are unfamiliar with the advantages of metal replacement with plastic parts. [Read more…] about 6 Benefits of Metal Replacement with Plastic Parts