In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, few technologies have left as profound a mark as large tonnage injection molding. This innovative process has unlocked the doors to an array of...

Whether displaying a company brand or a visual user interface, in most modern graphics, more and more customers require color complexity beyond the capabilities of silk-screening or pad printing....

Design engineers responsible for creating equipment enclosures often face the challenge of choosing the best manufacturing process for custom injection molded parts. Structural foam and straight...

As an engineer embarking on the design journey of a large-scale product, you're undoubtedly aware of the unique set of challenges that come with creating sizable injection molded parts. From material...

During the last few years, the plastics processing industry has seen resin lead time and availability become extremely volatile, adding more risk to the supply chain. Thermoplastic resin availability...

Part 2: The importance of communication in overcoming challenges and mitigating risk

Liz: What are some interesting challenges you faced on one of the recent mold transfer projects?

Amy:  We...

Beginning with the RFQ phase of the tool transfer inquiry, sharing full transparency throughout the transfer process for efficient and effective tool transfer with your new custom injection molding...

Valuable insights and tips from Ferriot’s engineering experts 

Making the decision to move injection molds from one supplier to another can be a daunting task, not for the faint of heart. The saying...

In our previous article, Is it Time to Break Up with Your Custom Injection Molder?, we addressed missing deadlines, cost overruns, and quality issues as three primary reasons for deciding to move to...

Injection molding is a widely used manufacturing process that produces plastic parts in high volume. Multiple industries rely on this process, including medical, electronics, automotive, agricultural...

Consider this scenario: Despite your best efforts, your custom injection molder continues to miss critical deadlines or is producing and assembling your project at an unacceptable error rate. Bottom...

When reviewing projects with your injection molder, remember to discuss what value-added or secondary services they provide beyond molding your parts.Consider selecting one company that can handle...

You’ve probably heard that a picture’s worth a thousand words. However, according to George Popov, quality supervisor at Ferriot, a picture’s actually worth a million numbers — at least in the world...

The reason for injection molding delays is that resins – the materials that your plastic parts are made from – are in short supply. With lead times for resins increasing and their cost going up, it’s...

When it comes to new technology, what makes it a success? The platform? The interface? The added features? No, in fact, it’s all about the talented people involved with implementation.

The year 2020 has been a tough one, especially for manufacturing. Due largely to the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing industry saw a decline of nearly 23 percent in 2020. The simultaneous shock...

If there's one thing that every manufacturer knows, it's the value of a good operator. Operators are champions of production, driving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of your plant...

Truth be told, although Ferriot has been around for close to a century accumulating an unlimited wealth of experience and applied expertise, we've really only been blogging for a short time. However,...

Injection molding is a tried and true manufacturing method that has experienced small, incremental changes over the years. It used to be, if you had a product or part to be manufactured, your...

What is the difference between Structural foam molding and traditional injection molding? 

Here at Ferriot, we’ve been proud to be a leader in thermoplastic injection molding since the 1940s. Our...

Structural foam molding is an option available to manufacturers who are looking for a way to create stronger, more rigid...

Part 1 of this blog post discussed some important considerations for custom mold designs for injection molding projects. Topics included the impact of resin selection and mold construction materials....

Designing custom molds for your injection molded products can be a complex process. However, working with the right team can greatly reduce the complexity and cost while improving the quality of the...

We're pleased to announce that Craig Ferriot, President, Ferriot, Inc. will be speaking at the MFG DAY event on October 5th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Akron, OH. Craig's presentation will highlight...

Design engineers and their employers have shifted focus from the days when their company created an injection-molded part, turned it over to a contract manufacturer, and the purchasing department...

As we mentioned in our blog last week, Ferriot is in the process of installing a new 2,250-ton Negri Bossi Bi-Power injection molding press. We were very excited to see this announcement featured in ...

As anyone who’s worked in construction can tell you, nothing draws a crowd of “sidewalk superintendents” quite like the sight of someone else hard at work. Now, you can join the crowd without ever...

The recognized industry journal Machine Design just profiled Ferriot’s injection molding checklist in a recent article published on its website.

Perhaps, But It’s Worth a Look To Get the Structural Integrity of Metal or Wood, with Lower Weight and Production Costs

How selecting the right design specs, resin and molding process can answer themInjection molding is a highly-engineered process, and demand for it only continues to grow as more manufacturers replace...

We get it: some people are just not “list” people. But when it comes to a successful injection molding project, getting down to as much detail as possible is the best way to ensure a project’s...

Resin selection can be a tricky business. On top of balancing cost, performance, function and moldability to figure out the right resin for the job, it’s necessary to think how the part will be...

You’re thinking about making an injection molded part for your product. You want your part to be everything you hoped it would be, and it you want it to succeed in the world, long after your...

As a kid I had a toy that purported to answer questions about the future. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a Magic 8 Ball® to answer life’s big questions? Should I marry this person? Should I buy this...

Creating a successful injection molded component is never a solo accomplishment – it involves multiple people with a range of expertise. One of the most important areas of expertise is the selection...

Insert molding is another type of injection molding (IM) process: In this process an insert is placed in the mold either manually or through automation before injecting resin material around it to...

Decorative metallic coatings allow plastic parts to function as lightweight, economical alternatives to metals in a variety of applications (i.e. automotive, appliance, business machines, etc.). One...

Two major impact areas for product development engineers.

Designing new products is a very tough job; there is so much to do and little time to make it happen. Speaking specifically about molded...

Keeping a competitive edge in today’s market requires speed and agility when launching new products. Time to market for new products has become further and further compressed. Early engagement with a...

There are many variables that impact the success of injection molding a good part. One of these variables is injection machine screw choice. When it comes to screw choice, choosing the right screw...

In today’s world of manufacturing and new product development, the need for fast-paced production and the existence of complex designs is greater than ever. Historically, manufacturers have depended...

When I initially joined the building products industry in the year 1999 there were 30 + Manufacturers of Vinyl Siding…Fast forward to today, and it’s now down to 9… mostly through consolidation. It...

When beginning the process of developing a plastic component through the injection molding process, one of the top priorities needs to be identifying the different type or types of resin to be used...