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

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

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

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

As plastic parts and their manufacturing capabilities have increased, the industry has been moving to replace metal components with this alternative. But many potential plastic conversions still exist, often because they have always been made of metal. When the clear advantages that plastic parts offer over metal are explored, many companies discov ... More