Lewiston, MN July 18, 2018 – PlastiCert, a 37 year veteran of innovative and quality plastic injection molding design and manufacturing services, recently received its Certification of Registration to ISO 9001:2015. Having been audited by its 3rd party registrar, PlastiCert has been certified to the most recent ISO Quality Standard, ISO 9001:2015. The certification is […]
PlastiCert acquires new machining center
Lewiston, MN June 21, 2018 – PlastiCert, a 37 year veteran of innovative and quality plastic injection molding design and manufacturing services, reports it has taken delivery of a new machining center for use in its Mold Design and Build Center. PlastiCert recently took delivery of a HURCO VM20i 3-axis machining center. The VM20i […]
Mold options – Mechanical versus Hydraulic
When designing a part for injection molding, most molds end up having some kind of movement taking place. Meaning the two mold halves pull apart. If the mold cannot be a straight pull, i.e. there are undercuts or threads, some mold movement will be required to facilitate opening the mold fully. Whether slides have to […]
Doing what you’re told cannot be done
In our expected role as composites molding expert for our customers, we invite challenges. We stress our customers tell us what they would like their part to do, and then help them with their design to achieve that goal. In one particular case, a customer proposed their need of chemical resistance and visibility, as well […]
PlastiCert participates on WSU Entrepreneurship Course Judging Panel.
Lewiston, MN May 3, 2018 – PlastiCert, a 37 year veteran of innovative and quality plastic injection molding design and manufacturing services reports it’s President & Owner was at Winona State University assisting its Business Department. PlastiCert President & Owner Craig Porter received and accepted an invitation to participate on a panel judging business proposals […]
Brought on an intern lately?
Graduating from college, I didn’t work an internship, they weren’t offered. They weren’t a tool utilized at my college. Also, my potential employers, all six of them that offered me positions, hadn’t chosen that route of evaluating potential hires. In the last 20 years, using interns as a recruitment tool has become more common place, […]
PlastiCert President and Owner Craig Porter winds down winter after officiating 3 major championship swimming meets.
Lewiston, MN April 3, 2018 – PlastiCert, a 37 year veteran of innovative and quality plastic injection molding design and manufacturing services, celebrates amateur athleticism, and encourages staff to embrace that part of our mission statement that calls for “a recognized responsibility to the community around us”. Craig W. Porter, PlastiCert’s President and Owner is […]
PlastiCert hosts Lewiston-Altura High School Career Investigations Class
Lewiston, MN March 15, 2018 – PlastiCert, a veteran of innovative and quality plastic injection molding design and manufacturing services for over 35 years, yesterday hosted Lewiston–Altura High School’s Freshman Career Readiness Class. PlastiCert played host to 27 high school freshmen, learning about different careers and what is necessary to prepare for them. The Lewiston […]
Choosing the best Molding Partner for your component supply chain
Custom part suppliers are a key partner in your business — they’re the ones who produce your best design work in its physical form. Based on the theory that your product is only as good as its weakest link, your chosen supply partner plays a large part in whether you have a successful product, or […]
4 causes of failure for your plastic/composite components
The chosen plastic/composite for a component is one of the most common causes of failure in many products. Time after time reported field failures have to do with assemblies not lasting in their overall environment. Selection of plastic/composites and the information in the specification sheets are paramount to these shortfalls. When you add in processing […]