A good in-mold labeling process must be reliable and consistent to ensure each part and cavity receives the same amount of pressure. Scientific Molding provides the basis for developing a robust and reliable injection molded part to which the label will adhere. Question: I am working at a location where in mold labeling is growing. […]
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Global Skills Gap
In the global picture, employers in the USA actually fair relatively well in locating skilled production employees and engineers. Believe it or not, finding skilled employees is a world-wide phenomena. Problem: Managers often say…”In our town, it is tough to find skilled production workers” or ” There is a significant lack of engineers in our state”. […]
Relevant Training Will Help
It is never a bad time to train your employees. If you are having a problem keeping up with production, then effective, relevant workforce training will help you get more out of your production facility. Training: Improving the knowledge of your employees will provide them with a better ability to handle adversity and make educated decisions. […]
A Note to Educational Institutions
Whenever you are soliciting donations from industry, always make the donor feel that you are extremely grateful. It is the job of every educational institution to ensure that their contributors feel appreciated and that they are not sending their money down a black hole. Make it Visible: Place placards or signs on donated equipment and […]
Practice what you Learned
Just because you know the parts is supposed to 90-95% full does not mean you are actually practicing it. In a recent on-site training session the participants all understood the importance of molding a part short during 1st Stage Injection, but learned an important lesson in the lab. Situation: In lab, we were establishing the first stage […]