Whether you’re designing an industrial component or a consumer product, the success of your part in the field depends on sound part design. Failure to use best practices will prevent your part from meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements of the application. Well-designed parts are not only durable and sleek, but also cost effective to …
Background In the summer of 2016, one of our large customers challenged us to cut the price of a pull tab application. The part in question is an acetal tab and lever combination, molded over fire-retardant polyester string. After shipment to our customer, the part is connected to an apparatus that, when activated, inflates a …
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By Brendan Wilson Injection molds are typically made from either aluminum or steel. Deciding which one is right for you is one of the first decisions you’ll need to make when launching your project. In this blog, we’ll discuss the many variables that should be considered and also review positives and drawbacks of each option …
Weighing the Benefits; Aluminum vs. Steel Tooling Read More »
By Brendan Wilson Plastics waste represents one of the greatest environmental issues we face today. At Montrose, we believe that a transition to recycled and bio-based plastics is the first step towards mitigating the effects of this ever-growing challenge. For this reason, we are positioning ourselves as an organization that can both source sustainable materials …
Making an Impact; Sustainable Materials Available at Montrose Molders Read More »
