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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.

How Kitting at the Point of Manufacture Can Save You Time and Money

March 24, 2017Blog

Kitting right after production is efficient Kitting is a secondary operation offered by certain plastic injection molding manufacturers. Kitting, or putting a set of parts together, saves you time and money. Because when kitting is done at the point of manufacture, your own facility operates more efficiently. Here are just a few benefits of ki ... More

APR 25th: Robotics Training for Dayton, OH Manufacturing

March 9, 2017Blog

Where can you find low-cost training in robotics? Robotics are a big part of modern Dayton, OH manufacturing. Now, Sinclair Community College has partnered with the Miami Valley Career Technical Center to offer you short courses in practical robotics. The programs are for everyone, including those already working in manufacturing who want to upgr ... More

Proto Plastics | Metal to Plastic Conversion

Plastic Parts Tooling – Save Money by Converting Metal Parts to Plastic

March 7, 2017Blog

Save Money by Converting Save money by reverse engineering your existing metal parts with plastic parts tooling. High performance plastics replace metal, with the following benefits: Lighter weight means lower shipping for you and your customers Easier shaping of all types of parts with plastic injection molding Faster production means you fi ... More

Quality Management Starts with Quality Design | Proto Plastics

5 Strategies to Improve Your Approach to Quality Management

March 3, 2017Blog

Superb quality management is the cornerstone of accurate component manufacturing in the plastic injection molding industry. By focusing on enhancing your training initiatives, maintaining your manufacturing equipment, and refining your quality inspection process, you will improve your company’s overall approach to quality control. Below ... More

5 Steps to Sourcing Quality Plastic Parts for Medical Equipment

February 28, 2017Blog

Design accuracy is the single greatest requirement for medical equipment manufacturers. With medical equipment being used to treat patients across the world, device manufacturers cannot afford to invest in imprecise plastic device components. Below are five steps to sourcing quality plastic parts for medical equipment. 1) Seek a provider with many ... More