If you’re thinking of finding an alternative to plastic injection molding for your project, there are a few things you should consider during your search. Although injection molding has higher upfront costs, you’ll be glad you invested in your product once it picks up momentum on the market. Fabrication is less expensive initially, but it […]
When you need plastic parts for your product, you want a plastics manufacturer that is reliable, affordable, and produces high-quality parts. There may be a lot of options, so it is important to narrow down the field with the right criteria. What is a plastics manufacturer, and what do they do? A plastics manufacturer is […]
As the demand for lighter, more durable, and cost-effective materials continues to grow, plastic foaming has emerged as a promising solution in the world of injection molding. But what exactly is foam injection molding, and how does it compare to traditional methods? Let’s dive into the details of this innovative process and explore its benefits. […]
You’re not alone. At any given moment, somewhere in the world, someone struggles with the same plastic injection molding challenge: There is a part on a plastic injection mold that you need to modify, but you don’t want to buy a new one. Our advice to anyone facing this situation is don’t reinvent the wheel—especially […]
Injection molding material cost If you spend $20,000 on a steel mold and then use that mold to create 400,000 parts, the cost per part would end up at 5 cents. There’s more to it than that, however, as the labor and material used will also have an impact on the total investment. Common injection […]
Is 3D printing cheaper than injection molding? Injection molding is cheaper than 3D printing if you produce more than 100 parts. While the cost per unit using 3D printing stays relatively unchanged, the price for injection molding becomes dramatically better the more pieces you manufacture with your mold. There are, however, many factors that […]
We are blessed to be living in the age of information. Whether it’s historical publications, how-to videos, scientific data, conspiracy theories, or suppliers for a product you’re looking for, most people in America have it all at their fingertips. Unfortunately, this can also be a curse and create “decision constipation” for some. So, the question […]
From toy LEGO blocks to space shuttle turbine blades, plastic injection molding touches our lives every day. But what is plastic injection molding? Why is it so popular? And is the process right for your manufacturing needs? What is injection molding? Injection molding is a common manufacturing process for producing large volumes of parts […]
What’s the True Cost of Your Mold? If the cost of your plastic mold seems as opaque to you as the plastic that makes up your parts or products, you’re not alone. Many customers come to REX Plastics with only the vaguest idea of how mold-making works, to say nothing of the processes and costs […]
Custom plastic products are an integral part of this Country’s economic development and recovery. There is no more versatile material on the planet for use in electronics, medical, automotive, defense, consumer products, toys, and the list goes on. The inventors and entrepreneurs this country generates are well served by considering plastics for a broad range of applications.
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