The discovery and creation of plastic products have changed the way we live our lives every day. For plastic injection molders, it is becoming a norm to incorporate an environmentally responsible business plan to any effective long-term strategy. Not only due to the growing number of laws and regulations that businesses must comply with, but because the public expects businesses to take part in preserving the environment for their communities and future generations. [Read more…] about Protecting Our Future: The Benefits of Recycling Plastics
Everyday Items Made in the Plastic Injection Molding Process
As complicated as plastic injection molding may sound to a consumer, it is a very common manufacturing method used to create a number of everyday items. Plastic injection molding is used to help create plastic products no matter how complex, intricate, small or large that we have adopted into our everyday lives. [Read more…] about Everyday Items Made in the Plastic Injection Molding Process
Plastic Injection Molding Machines: Types and Benefits
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know a thing or two about plastic injection molding. There are many reasons as to why the process of injection molding is very popular in the field of plastic production—the most common reason is that it is the best means of producing enormous and identical quantities of plastic parts. There are many different types of molding machines, depending on what you are creating and how the machine affects the product. Machines are classified mainly by the type of driving system they use: hydraulic, electric, and hybrid. [Read more…] about Plastic Injection Molding Machines: Types and Benefits
Plastic Molding Methods: Injection vs. Extrusion
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njection and extrusion molding are two popular plastic molding methods in the industrial and manufacturing sector that are used to make products with varying shapes and sizes. Depending on the product and the customer, both processes have their individual strengths. Midstate Mold & Engineering is strictly a plastic injection molding manufacturing company, but it is always helpful to our customers to know the difference between each process. [Read more…] about Plastic Molding Methods: Injection vs. Extrusion
Uncovering Molding Defects and How To Troubleshoot Part II
In last month’s blog, Uncovering Molding Defects And How To Troubleshoot, we discussed the importance of technical expertise and attention to detail to prevent molding defects. There are several common molding defects that our experts at Midstate already know how to troubleshoot. Last month’s blog only highlighted three defects, and we believe it is important for our readers to be informed of additional problems that may arise and how our experts are able to provide precise solutions. [Read more…] about Uncovering Molding Defects and How To Troubleshoot Part II
Quality Control: What to Look for in Your Parts Manufacturer
When looking to work with an injection molding manufacturer, quality control is a process that ensures customers receive quality products. A customer’s biggest fear is to have a manufacturer create their product by the thousands and then there happens to be a massive recall from a defect that could have been avoided. At Midstate, we have quality control procedures in place from the beginning to the end of the manufacturing process that will meet or exceed our customer’s requirements. [Read more…] about Quality Control: What to Look for in Your Parts Manufacturer
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