Agility is a term that is used often in product development and prototyping. The ability to test and iterate potential designs to find the best solution is the key to success in competitive markets where many companies are developing similar products simultaneously. In an environment where lead times for prototyped parts can mean the success […]
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If there is one methodology in any science that is universal, it is the concept of testing and controlling variables to create repeatable results. For generations, the scientific method has proved to be a reliable model of building upon knowledge and understanding the effect of change. With regard to injection molding, the scientific molding process
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Preventive Maintenance by Kyle Tew Preventive maintenance is a type of proactive (versus reactive) maintenance that includes but is not limited to cleaning, adjustments, repairs, lubrication, and part replacements. Preventive maintenance keeps equipment and assets in good, working, functional harmony and reduces unscheduled downtime and major repairs. Preventive maintenance (PM) is also called preventive maintenance
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Running a tool room at a plastic injection molding company with a mere 4 employee staff in our department is no easy task. I have the occasional case of the “Mondays”, where nothing goes right, and I feel as if I should’ve just stayed at home. Sometimes a cutter I am machining with (and have run
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We utilize processes in our everyday lives, more often than you might imagine, and when we fail to utilize these processes, not-so-positive things can happen. We are going to take a trip to a world outside of manufacturing for a moment. My middle school child and I follow a consistent morning routine where we begin our
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by Amanda Wiriya Pandemic. National Crisis. Quarantine. Three statements that, up until Friday, I can honestly say I have never typed. I grew up in Hurricane Alley. I’ve seen empty grocery store shelves and panicked people, but this is something completely different. Different is the key word here. I am grounded from travel in what
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Continuous Improvement Within Wepco Plastics Charles Daniels As a company, we pride ourselves on our dedication to continuous improvement, always striving for progress. Often, we make small, incremental modifications. Sometimes, however, we are able to make much larger changes that have tremendous impact. Changing our mold room from a two 8-hour shift, 5 day per
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