Not to toot our own horn here… but we are extremely proud of our RightStart™ system. It truly has no equal in the plastics industry. RightStart™ was developed by leading industry experts and is used by many top-performing plastics manufacturers worldwide. In fact, it is more than just a training system: It’s a solution to […]
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Choosing the Right Training Provider
Most companies understand that training is important. But what are the specific requirements you should demand from your training provider? In this post, we will look at some important aspects of a successful in-house training program — and why it’s critical to choose the right provider for your operation. Industry Best Practices There have been […]
Traditional Molding vs. Scientific Molding, Part 3: Troubleshooting
Can your process techs quickly and effectively troubleshoot molded part defects? If not, they are probably relying on ‘traditional’ troubleshooting techniques. The Traditional Troubleshooter A traditional troubleshooter does not know the history of the process and is only concerned with fixing the defect — not investing the root cause. By making changes based solely on […]
Traditional Molding vs. Scientific Molding, Part 2: Process Documentation
In any manufacturing application, it is essential to maintain accurate, relevant documentation. In this post, we will take a look at two vastly different approaches for documenting an injection molding process — and we’ll cover how only data-driven, scientific process documentation is suitable for modern manufacturing applications. Traditional Process Documentation Traditional molders put all their […]
Traditional Molding vs. Scientific Molding, Part 1: Establishing a Process
Scientific Molding is nothing new — yet many companies still rely on inefficient, outdated ‘traditional’ molding procedures. In this post, we cover the difference between these two methodologies and discuss how a scientific approach to process development can save time, money, and a lot of headaches. The ‘Art’ of Traditional Molding Traditional Molding involves processing […]