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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
You know what you are saying, but what are they hearing? Feedback from Students when raising awareness of Manufacturing
I look for chances to speak to students; middle school, high school and college, about careers in manufacturing. I typically leave time for questions. I also get some indications from back and forth banter in my presentations. Still, the best opportunity for insight on my message delivery is from reports and correspondence. A few teachers/instructors […]
PlastiCert – 2017 in Review
PlastiCert continues to be true to its company vision statement. We grew and improved our standing as our customers’ expert in high complexity, low to medium volume injection molded parts and assembly. We are living our tag line, Molding Your Future! Some highlights affirming that position include: We added multiple new customers this year, kicking […]
When to hire, when to automate?
There has been a great deal of talk about the resurgence, some say renaissance of American manufacturing. The documented phenomenon of jobs returning from offshore to once again occupying the floors of American manufacturers. Industry pundits have proclaimed that we will never get back to where we were. That automation has already taken a foothold, […]
Are you partnered with your injection molder at the front end also?
Many organizations talk about partnering with their supplier in the context of production supply. This is a very valid business model that I advocate as often as possible. The reality of the situation is, the partnering should happen at a much earlier point! Is your Product design team partnered with your molder as well? Collaboration […]