Lee Lechner

We listed multiple ways you can speed up your masking process and be more efficient, saving time and money in the process.

The burden of fluid connector part design and design for manufacturability has shifted from the OEM to the tier-1 supplier and their injection molding partner.  Throughout this post, we’ll discuss what makes an injection-molded barbed connector technically complex, critical design elements that need to be factored in, and the molding expertise required to deliver a stable and repeatable part.

In this post, we'll be covering the basics of cold runner injection molding systems.  We'll go over what a cold runner system is, the mold cavity flow path elements, the two types of molds, and cold runner system advantages & disadvantages.

In this post, we'll be covering the basics of hot runner systems, a form of injection molding that has grown in popularity and usage over the years due to its key advantages over traditional cold runner systems.  You'll learn what a hot runner system is, the different types, and the advantages & disadvantages of choosing this form of injection molding.

The 80s had a plethora of injection molded products, some of which will bring back childhood memories. We've put together a list of what we believe are some of the most iconic injection molded products of that decade.

Color is a massively important aspect of the car buying experience.  Buyers want to feel as though their vehicle reflects their personality.  In this post, we take you through our list of the top automotive trending colors of 2020 and why they earned their spot

Whether you're new to plastics, trying to source your next project, or an engineer, in order to fully grasp injection molding, you must first understand the basics of how it all works. In this post, we're going to attempt to make it as simple as possible to help you learn what all goes into molding plastic parts.

All industries have specific requirements when it comes to masking, and the electronics industry is no different! What masking products are useful when dealing with electronics? We’ve compiled a list to make things simple

You hear the wind blowing during a storm, leafs rattling, cell phone notifications going off, and cars buzzing by.  It's an unlimited amount of noises that you're exposed to each and every day. Each sound is unique in its own way based on a vast array of elements that could be factored in. But, do you understand what sound actually is? 

Learn which masking plugs are most commonly preferred by powder coaters and why you'd select one design over the other.