--- title: Blog | lean manufacturing description: lean manufacturing | Pleasant Precision is a full service manufacturer that can provide engineering solutions from product design through finished molded product. A solutions provider for the plastics industry --- [![ppi-logo](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/ppi-logo.svg)](http://teamppi.com/) - [About PPI](http://teamppi.com/about-ppi/) - [About PPI](http://teamppi.com/about-ppi/) - [Meet Our Team](http://teamppi.com/meet-our-team/) - [Testimonials](http://teamppi.com/testimonials/) - Resources - [Product Videos](https://teamppi.com/videos/) - [Runner Calculator](https://teamppi.com/runner-calculator/) - [Contact Us](http://teamppi.com/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog) - - [Injection Molding](http://teamppi.com/injection-molding/) - [Mold Making](http://teamppi.com/mold-making/) - Key Industries - [Filtration](https://teamppi.com/filtration/) - [Medical](https://teamppi.com/medical/) - [Automotive](https://teamppi.com/automotive/) - [Industrial Automation](https://teamppi.com/industrial/) - [Commercial Fans](https://teamppi.com/commercial-residential-fans/) - [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/December2017/Images/ROUNDMATE.png)](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/) - [About Round Mate®](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/) - [Engineering](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/engineering/) - [Product Catalog](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/product-catalog/) - [FAQ](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/round-mate-faq/) - [Extrusion](http://teamppi.com/extrusion/) - [Injection Molding](http://teamppi.com/injection-molding/) - [Mold Making](http://teamppi.com/mold-making/) - [Contact Us](http://teamppi.com/contact-us/) - [Product Videos](http://teamppi.com/videos/) - [Extrusion](http://teamppi.com/extrusion/) - [Round Mate® – An Interchangeable Insert Molding System](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/) - [About PPI](http://teamppi.com/about-ppi/) - [Injection Molding](http://teamppi.com/injection-molding/) - [Mold Making](http://teamppi.com/mold-making/) - [Extrusion](http://teamppi.com/extrusion/) - [Round Mate® – An Interchangeable Insert Molding System](http://teamppi.com/round-mate/) - [Product Videos](http://teamppi.com/videos/) - [Contact Us](http://teamppi.com/contact-us/) # Blog ## [The Benefits of Consolidating Thermoplastic Resins in Plastic Injection Molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-consolidating-thermoset-resins-in-plastic-injection-molding) By [Phil Guajardo](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/phil-guajardo) on Oct 10, 2019 11:10:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/plastic%20resins.jpg)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-consolidating-thermoset-resins-in-plastic-injection-molding) ## 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. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-consolidating-thermoset-resins-in-plastic-injection-molding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-consolidating-thermoset-resins-in-plastic-injection-molding#comments-listing) Topics: [injection molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding), [plastic](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic), [plastic molding'](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic-molding), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) ## [Pleasant Precision kicks off EOS - Entrepreneurial Operating System](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/pleasant-precision-kicks-off-eos-entrepreneurial-operating-system-1) By [Ken Jenkins](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/ken-jenkins) on Mar 28, 2019 8:25:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-27%20at%204.55.25%20PM.png)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/pleasant-precision-kicks-off-eos-entrepreneurial-operating-system-1) Earlier this year, Pleasant Precision kicked off EOS training throughout the company. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/pleasant-precision-kicks-off-eos-entrepreneurial-operating-system-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/pleasant-precision-kicks-off-eos-entrepreneurial-operating-system-1#comments-listing) Topics: [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [CULTURE](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/culture), [eos](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/eos) ## [Navigating Trump's New Tariff](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/navigating-trumps-new-tariff) By [Phil Guajardo](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/phil-guajardo) on Oct 3, 2018 4:13:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/new%20tariff%20laws%20plastics.jpg)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/navigating-trumps-new-tariff) Earlier this year, President Trump implemented a 35% tariff on plastic injection molds [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/navigating-trumps-new-tariff) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/navigating-trumps-new-tariff#comments-listing) Topics: [injection molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [advanced manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing), [round mate](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/round-mate), [tariffs](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/tariffs) ## [The Advantages of Injection Molding with Round Mate® Systems](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-advantages-of-injection-molding-with-round-mate-systems) By [Cory Arbogast](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/cory-arbogast) on Jun 11, 2018 12:07:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-06%20at%202.33.49%20PM.png)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-advantages-of-injection-molding-with-round-mate-systems) On a surface level, injection molding might seem like a simple process. The idea of it is. The process itself is a little more complex. Within the actual process of injection molding, there is a intricate system of efficiency and cost-effectiveness. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-advantages-of-injection-molding-with-round-mate-systems) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-advantages-of-injection-molding-with-round-mate-systems#comments-listing) Topics: [Mold Components](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/mold-components), [injection molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding), [quality](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/quality), [systems](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/systems), [plastic molding'](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic-molding), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [advanced manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing), [processes](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/processes), [methods](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/methods), [round mate](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/round-mate) ## [How vertical toolmaking adds flexibility and extends mold life](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/how-vertical-toolmaking-adds-flexibility-and-extends-mold-life) By [Ron Pleasant](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/ron-pleasant) on May 30, 2018 9:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-29%20at%209.53.03%20AM.png)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/how-vertical-toolmaking-adds-flexibility-and-extends-mold-life) In 1976, Ron Pleasant founded Pleasant Precision, Inc. with his wife, Carol, to produce tooling for the plastic industry. Now located in a 54,000 sq. ft. building in Kenton, OH, Team PPI produces tooling for a wide number of industries that use injection molded components, including consumer products, medical, automotive, appliance, and electrical and electronics industries. Ron Pleasant invented the Round Mate System of tooling in 1989, and developed System II tooling as an advance on Round Mate technology in 1997. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/how-vertical-toolmaking-adds-flexibility-and-extends-mold-life) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/how-vertical-toolmaking-adds-flexibility-and-extends-mold-life#comments-listing) Topics: [injection molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding), [plastic](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic), [quality](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/quality), [certification](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/certification), [systems](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/systems), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [advanced manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing), [processes](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/processes), [methods](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/methods) ## [Why you should attend NPE 2018: The Plastics Show](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/why-you-should-attend-npe-2018-the-plastics-show) By [Cory Arbogast](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/cory-arbogast) on May 5, 2018 9:37:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-04%20at%202.42.54%20PM.png)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/why-you-should-attend-npe-2018-the-plastics-show) NPE 2018 The Plastics Show begins May 7, 2018, and provides access to the people and companies that are influencing the future of the plastics industry. Professionals from 128 countries are gathering to provide a glimpse into the future of plastics. The show features professionals in the fields of appliances, automotive industry, construction, medical devices, packaging, and more. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/why-you-should-attend-npe-2018-the-plastics-show) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/why-you-should-attend-npe-2018-the-plastics-show#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/insider), [plastic](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic), [improvement](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/improvement), [systems](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/systems), [plastic molding'](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic-molding), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [advanced manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing), [processes](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/processes), [methods](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/methods), [future](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/future) ## [What NASA Can Teach Us About Advanced Manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/what-nasa-can-teach-us-about-advanced-manufacturing) By [Cory Arbogast](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/author/cory-arbogast) on Mar 20, 2018 10:24:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://inbound.teamppi.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-09%20at%201.14.00%20PM.png)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/what-nasa-can-teach-us-about-advanced-manufacturing) Technology advances every day, whether it’s in giant strides or baby steps. Advanced manufacturing is how industry leaders find a nexus between the present and the future of technology. Using technology to improve products and processes is a system of advancement like any other. When used in manufacturing, it will make processes more efficient, and further improve the quality of products. [Read More](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/what-nasa-can-teach-us-about-advanced-manufacturing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/what-nasa-can-teach-us-about-advanced-manufacturing#comments-listing) Topics: [injection molding](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding), [plastic](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic), [quality](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/quality), [improvement](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/improvement), [systems](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/systems), [plastic molding'](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic-molding), [lean manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing), [advanced manufacturing](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing), [NASA](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/nasa) [All posts](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe ### Recent Posts ### Topics - [injection molding (23)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/injection-molding) - [Mold Components (12)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/mold-components) - [plastic (12)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic) - [advanced manufacturing (11)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/advanced-manufacturing) - [processes (9)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/processes) - [plastic molding' (8)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/plastic-molding) - [lean manufacturing (7)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) - [quality (7)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/quality) - [systems (7)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/systems) - [improvement (6)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/improvement) - [future (4)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/future) - [methods (4)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/methods) - [round mate (4)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/round-mate) - [certification (3)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/certification) - [tariffs (3)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/tariffs) - [CULTURE (2)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/culture) - [Insider (1)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/insider) - [NASA (1)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/nasa) - [eos (1)](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/topic/eos) See all Copyright Pleasant Precision, Inc. 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