The Cost of Choosing the Wrong Injection Molding Partner
Comments Off on The Cost of Choosing the Wrong Injection Molding PartnerOn the surface, injection molding is pretty straightforward process. You have a design, you need parts or assemblies, and want to find someone with the right capabilities to produce them. But in reality, it’s more complicated than that. This is especially true if your parts play a more critical role or operate in more demanding […]
A Comprehensive Guide to First Article Inspection for Complex Injection Molded Parts
Comments Off on A Comprehensive Guide to First Article Inspection for Complex Injection Molded PartsWhen it comes to high-precision injection molded parts, the leap from design to physical parts is a big one. It’s critical to make sure that the production run meets design and performance design requirements. This is exactly what First Article Inspection is for. But it’s much more than the name implies. Instead of just checking […]
The Challenges of Color Matching and Consistency in Engineering Resins
Comments Off on The Challenges of Color Matching and Consistency in Engineering ResinsColor matching in plastic injection molding is often a key requirement. Colors are used for branding, safety, functionality and even operational reliability. Matching a color consistently across a run, or from job to job should be a fairly straightforward process, right? In reality, when it comes to high performance resins, it’s much more complicated. Achieving […]
Insert Molding Best Practices for Critical Applications – Part 2
Comments Off on Insert Molding Best Practices for Critical Applications – Part 2This is the second installment of a 2-part blog on Insert Molding for Critical Applications. If you missed the first half, you can find it here. Previously, we discussed this importance of material selection, surface treatment, and chemical compatibility for demanding insert molding components. Today, we will cover the other critical factors including insert placement […]
Insert Molding Best Practices for Critical Applications – Part 1
Comments Off on Insert Molding Best Practices for Critical Applications – Part 1Insert molding is a type of injection molding method that allows a pre-formed metal component to be placed within the molded part. A great example is a battery connector – where the metal is required for conductivity, while plastic offers design flexibility. Designing insert molded parts and processes for more demanding applications is not without […]
Scaling from Prototype to High-Volume Injection Molded Part Production
Comments Off on Scaling from Prototype to High-Volume Injection Molded Part ProductionYour prototype is a success. Excellent design, happy customers, and now it’s time to scale. The fun has just begun! The process of ramping up from a few hundred or thousand parts to hundreds of thousands or millions is where most product teams learn the hardest lessons. Manufacturing at scale takes more than just a […]
Injection Molding Best Practices
Comments Off on Injection Molding Best PracticesInjection molding is one of the most versatile and cost-effective manufacturing processes for producing high-quality plastic parts. But in order to get great results, you’ll need to follow injection molding best practices. This means paying close attention to every step throughout the process. Following these guidelines can help you maximize component quality and efficiency, while […]
Design for Injection Molding
Comments Off on Design for Injection MoldingEssential Guidelines for Injection Molded Part Design & Manufacturing Design for injection molding is much more than just part design, it is a comprehensive process that must consider all aspects of the plastic component and the manufacturing process. These considerations primarily include part geometry, material selection, processing, tooling, quality and, of course, the financial aspects. […]
PDI Designated a 2025 Top Shop by Plastics Technology/Gardner Intelligence
Comments Off on PDI Designated a 2025 Top Shop by Plastics Technology/Gardner IntelligencePDI is very proud to be designated as one of the top plastics processors in North America by Plastics Technology, powered by Gardner Intelligence. We were recognized for exceptional performance metrics as follows: First-Pass Quality: We achieved 100% on products passing final inspection on the first attempt—testament to our passionate commitment to producing quality parts […]
Advanced Plastic Injection Molding Techniques
Comments Off on Advanced Plastic Injection Molding TechniquesBeginning with its inception 150 years ago, plastic injection molding has grown to become an indispensable method for producing countless components from raw plastic. Although the basics remain largely the same since that time, the industry has seen the technology evolve, particularly in recent decades. These days, parts can be made much quicker and more […]