by empslc | Aug 7, 2020 | Blog
For many high-precision manufacturing industries, including custom injection molding, price quotes and estimates are vital and standard parts of the process. Clients will sit down with manufacturers to go over everything from budget to precise needs and applications...
by empslc | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the important factors impacting the cost of a given plastic injection molding project. There are several variables at play here, from the materials involved to part complexity and a few others to consider....
by empslc | Jul 3, 2020 | Blog
Like any other major manufacturing project, cost is a significant factor for those ordering custom injection molded products of any kind. Whether you’re investing a low-quantity mold production, a huge bulk project or anything in between, understanding the costs...
by empslc | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on the various types of plastic injection molds available for standard molding processes. Molds refer to the hollow cavities that allow for plastic to be injected into them, leading to the final...
by empslc | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog
There are several distinct components that are important during the plastic injection molding process, and at or near the top of any such list is the mold itself. Vital for major areas of mass production, molds are a constant within the injection molding process,...
by empslc | May 26, 2020 | Blog
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on adding colored resin to molded plastic products. This is a common part of the plastic injection molding process, but must be carried out properly to achieve not only the desired color, but...