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At PPI, we’re all about sharing the knowledge, because the more you know, the more informed your decision-making process can be and the more confident you are in the process. Get the information you need about plastic injection molding problems and solutions, best practices and the latest industry trends and news through the PPI blog.

Why You Should Be Choosing Plastic Parts over Metal Ones

November 5, 2018Blog

Going back as far as the 50s, plastic part manufacturing has become increasingly common. It has even, in some cases, exceeded metal manufacturing. However, even now, over half a century later, many manufacturers are still not really aware of the benefits of choosing plastic parts that they can’t get from using metal parts. Plastic isn’t ... More

Getting It Right: Supervisor Checking The Quality Of Finished Goods

The High Price of Not Getting it Right

October 12, 2018Blog

There is a common expression that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This axiom holds true for many different situations and circumstances; none more so than the manufacturing industry, where getting it right is a prime concern. Manufacturers operate in an industry that is continuously changing. Advancements in technology, legislative c ... More

10 Tips for Injection Molding Polypropylene Resins

September 26, 2018Blog

Polypropylene continues to gain popularity in the injection molding industry. With its low-density consistency and chemical resistant design, it is often used to produce items such as medical devices and automotive parts. While polypropylene resins offer a host of benefits, it is important to monitor temperature thresholds during the melting and mo ... More

Why Metal to Plastic Conversion For Product Redesigns Is Increasingly Common

August 10, 2018Blog

Modern, high-quality plastic injection molding is increasingly the engineer’s choice for redesigning a previously all or mostly metal part. From a corporate or marketing perspective, this intuitively comes down to cost; various types of plastic are, in many plastic conversion cases, cheaper than metal for many applications. But it goes well ... More

Proto Plastics | Metal to Plastic Conversion

Metal To Plastic Conversion: What You Need To Know

July 14, 2018Blog

Many companies and manufacturers use a metal because they assume it is the only solution. However, businesses around the globe are converting. Metal to plastic conversion is becoming considerably more popular because of being able to reduce the weight as well as the cost. It’s important to understand the various benefits as well as the [&hell ... More