by John E. Haley, AQA Corp. The importance of mold design on the productivity of a tool is often overlooked in the design of a mold. Several areas in the mold design exist where the molder must work with the mold builder in order to optimize the productivity of the mold. A good standard for mold productivity is saleable parts out of the press per hour. Cycle time and part … [Read more...] about The Importance of Mold Design to Productivity
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Permanent and Durable Decoration with IMD
by David Coughlin and Dave Washburn, Industramark™, a Standard Register Business Manufacturers and retailers of nearly every type of product know the value of the decoration placed on that product. The right product decoration can lead to increased sales and a competitive advantage by standing out from other items on the shelves. Product decoration also can increase the value … [Read more...] about Permanent and Durable Decoration with IMD
The Pros and Cons of Reusable Containers
by Thomas R. Cutler, TR Cutler, Inc. Green sustainable packaging solutions are as simple as reusing containers. Reusable Container & Pallet Association (RCPA) members are leading suppliers of the reusable/returnable industrial plastic containers, pallets, and packaging. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Reusable Containers
Modular Molds Contribute to Lean Manufacturing Success
by Ken Jenkins, Pleasant Precision, Inc. The economic downturn has U.S. manufacturing looking for ways to do more with less, pushing the limits of optimization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Never has the term "lean manufacturing" meant more than it does today. The mold-making process notoriously adds time to pre-production and can be very costly, especially for shorter … [Read more...] about Modular Molds Contribute to Lean Manufacturing Success
ATEK Plastics: Bringing Its A-Team to the Molding Game
ATEK Plastics: Bringing Its A-Team to the Molding Game by Dianna Brodine Profile Spring 2009 Located in Kerrville, Texas, ATEK Plastics is the plastics molding component of the larger group, ATEK Companies. Providing solutions to the OEM medical, aerospace, automotive, and defense markets, ATEK Companies entered the plastic injection molding industry in 1995. Adding the … [Read more...] about ATEK Plastics: Bringing Its A-Team to the Molding Game