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Phil Guajardo

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The Benefits of Consolidating Thermoplastic Resins in Plastic Injection Molding

By Phil Guajardo on Oct 10, 2019 11:10:10 AM

How many thermoplastic resins does your company use?

If you are using a wide variety of resins, it may be time to review and consolidate. Using a large cross-section of resins can cost your company a lot of time and money. There are many benefits to consolidating thermoplastic resins for plastic injection molding, both for the customer as well as the manufacturer.

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Topics: injection molding, plastic, plastic molding', lean manufacturing

Modular Approach to Increasing Capacity

By Phil Guajardo on Jul 17, 2019 12:04:40 PM

In today’s world everyone is always looking for the best deal they can find. Unfortunately everyone markets themselves as the solution to all your problems, and this leads to confusion when selecting a supplier. It’s not until it’s too late that you actually know whether or not you have chosen the right path. I’m here to tell you that in the Plastic Injection Molding world there is a way to get the most bang for your buck EVERY TIME, and that is Round Mate.

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Topics: injection molding, plastic, improvement, processes, round mate

Navigating Trump's New Tariff

By Phil Guajardo on Oct 3, 2018 4:13:21 PM

Earlier this year, President Trump implemented a 35% tariff on plastic injection molds

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Topics: injection molding, lean manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, round mate, tariffs

Manipulating Viscosity

By Phil Guajardo on Mar 5, 2018 3:29:10 PM

The true definition of viscosity is “the resistance to flow” and in molding this is a very important factor when trying to make a good part for your customer. There are many different ways to influence viscosity and they are all dependent on the situation at hand. It is important to note that viscosity is most affected by two things: heat and shear. This blog is intended to help you understand what to look out for when adjusting certain parameters and how the adjustments will affect your material.

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