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Structural Foam Molding vs Injection Molding: Which is Right for You?

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Structural Foam Molding vs Injection Molding: Which is Right for You? When designing your plastic project, it is important to choose the right manufacturing process. Ensuring you take your product’s application, size, and material into consideration before starting the manufacturing process will save you time and money while yielding a higher-quality product. Deciding on what […]

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Exploring Structural Foam Properties

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Exploring Structural Foam Properties Structural foam molding is a great plastic manufacturing method for large objects and the inherent structural foam properties are beneficial to both the manufacturer and the customer. This allows manufacturers to easily create large plastic parts and products that are durable. Structural foam molding begins when nitrogen gas or a chemical […]

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Secondary Operations: Plastic Injection Molding Assembly and Finishing

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Secondary Operations: Plastic Injection Molding Assembly and Finishing Secondary operations are the processes of plastic injection molding assembly and finishing that occur after a part has been molded. These processes complete the production of plastic parts and add value to your products. Assembly At Port Erie Plastics, we have extensive experience with assembly, including having […]

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The Benefits of a Manufacturer With Plastic Injection Mold Building Capabilities

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The Benefits of a Manufacturer With Plastic Injection Mold Building Capabilities Businesses are always looking for ways to lower manufacturing costs and shorten turnaround times. One way they can accomplish these savings is by partnering with a manufacturer that can perform plastic injection mold building. There are many ways in which in-house plastic injection mold […]

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Managing the Plastic Injection Molding Supply Chain

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Managing the Plastic Injection Molding Supply Chain In recent years, supply chain shortages have affected nearly every industry, and the plastic injection molding industry is no exception. Manufacturers must understand the injection molding supply chain to keep their operations running smoothly and ensure their client’s shipments arrive on time. The Supply Chain Process Supply chains […]

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How to Choose the Right Plastic Injection Molder for Your Project

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How to Choose the Right Plastic Injection Molder for Your Project Working with the right plastic injection molder can ensure a high-quality product and quick turnaround times; however, it can be hard to know where to start. When looking for the right injection molding partner, there are various aspects you need to assess to make […]

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Large Tonnage Injection Molding: Low- and High-Pressure Processes

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Large Tonnage Injection Molding: Low- and High-Pressure Processes Large plastic products can be produced in two ways, large-tonnage injection molding and large-tonnage structural foam molding. Both can produce products that can replace metal, wood, concrete, or fiberglass. Each process, however, has its benefits and specific applications, so it is important to understand the processes and […]

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What to Expect From Your Plastic Engineer

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What to Expect From Your Plastic Engineer Engineering is critical to the success of your product. The process improves upon the design of the product to help both your company and the manufacturer. Your plastic engineer works closely with you and the manufacturing floor to create plastic products that are easily manufactured while continuing to […]

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The Benefits of Automation in Injection Molding

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The Benefits of Automation in Injection Molding Plastic injection molding is a common manufacturing process where melted plastic is injected into a mold under high pressure and is then allowed to cool, leaving the plastic in a desired shape. Automation in injection molding is becoming more and more popular as robotics are coming into the […]

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What is Structural Foam?

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What is Structural Foam? Structural foam products are used widely in a variety of industries. These products are created by combining nitrogen gas with a melting polymer and injecting it into a mold. This results in a lighter-weight core with a strong, solid outer layer. Due to the foaming process, these products can be anywhere […]