Category: The Rodon Group Blog
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50 Shades of Grey Plastic Parts
How do you achieve just the right shade of grey in your plastic part? It’s all in the masterbatch. A masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of pigments and/or additives encapsulated during a heat process into a carrier resin*. The resulting product is used to color raw polymer materials and provide other desired characteristics to the…
Read MoreSustainability in Plastics Manufacturing
In today’s world, the green movement is more important than ever. No matter what the industry, it’s a company’s responsibility to make changes and choices that support the environment.When you’re looking for a plastic injection molding company, there are several things you can check for to be sure you’ll be working with an environmentally responsible…
Read MoreTop Articles on Plastic Injection Molding
The Rodon Group was busy in 2014 providing information to help companies make better decisions about their plastic manufacturing. With nearly 80 articles on our blog post, we covered a lot of territory. So, we thought we would take a moment to highlight our top sellers; the articles that got the greatest response from our readers.
Read MoreWhen to Use a Precision Custom Plastic Injection Molder
Like anything in life, there are degrees of perfection. This is true in plastic injection molding. Some molders specialize in lower volume parts that don’t require a high level of detail or precision. This type of manufacturing may be suitable as some projects don’t require a perfect part based on the application. Take disposable cutlery…
Read MoreScary Plastic Part Defects and How to Avoid Them
When purchasing injection molded parts, it is important to understand some of the common but scary problems and defects that impact product quality. Being familiar with these imperfections and their causes can help you work with injection molders to insure the highest quality part production is achieved.
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Cold Versus Hot Runner Molds
Every plastic part starts in a mold. Molds are classified into two main types, cold runner and hot runner. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Your plastic injection molder will be able to give you the costs and benefits of using these different systems. However, by understanding the key differences of these technologies, you can…
Read MoreManufacturing Day and STEM education
We have all heard about the positive impacts of manufacturing on our economy, but did you know that junior and high-school students are no longer pursuing these well-paid jobs? Well, at The Rodon Group we have put a great deal of effort into getting the word out about STEM education and the great long-term careers…
Read MoreManufactured in America: An Infographic on How K’NEX Parts Are Made
Since 1956, The Rodon Group has made billions of American made products in our 125,000 square foot facility, including over 32 billion parts for the K’NEX construction toy system. K’NEX is the only construction toy company committed to manufacturing in the United States. K’NEX bricks,rods and connectors are manufactured in Pennsylvania right here at our…
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