by Mettler Toledo . Click Thumbnails to View Quality issues in injection-molded products can range from purely cosmetic to serious structural defects that affect product performance and function. These may be caused by problems, such as contamination, related to the raw materials themselves, how they are stored and/or handled by the manufacturer prior to … [Read more...] about From Melting to Molding — Analytical Techniques to Support Process Optimization and Quality Control in the Injection Molding Industry
Process Improvement
Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
by Grainger Editorial Staff Is a large percentage of your company's dollars going toward inventory? Managing inventory efficiently can help cut down on many costs that you may not even be aware of. Poor inventory control can lead to emergencies, such as running out of much needed materials. This can take time away from production, and finding a quick replacement part can be … [Read more...] about Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
by Drew Rosek, TZERO CAE specialist RJG, Inc. Part concept and design are vital elements to the molding process. Because of this, manufacturers are highly encouraged to spend additional time analyzing the design before creating the mold. Significant opportunities to decrease waste and time-to-market can be achieved with some up-front work. Factors that should be well … [Read more...] about Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
Successful Automation Implementation
by Dino Caparco, engineering operations manager Yushin America, Inc. Ensuring success for an automation project or initiative starts before the project is selected. Many organizations select projects that may not make sense or may not be within the capabilities of their support staff. This could lead to a failed attempt or a return on investment that is just a fraction of … [Read more...] about Successful Automation Implementation
Liquid Color for Plastics: Friend or Foe?
by Nick Sotos iD Additives, Inc. In the early 1980s, liquid color acquired a reputation as an unreliable method of coloring thermoplastics, primarily due to the lack of technology involving the carrier and delivery systems. Together with a limited supply base that was largely familiar with manufacturing dry powder and pellet concentrates, liquid color suppliers did not fully … [Read more...] about Liquid Color for Plastics: Friend or Foe?