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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
Plastic Injection Molds and Presses
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…
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…
Hatfield, PA, August 18 – On August 14th, The Rodon Group participated in the Walmart sponsored U.S. Manufacturing Summit in Denver, CO. Walmart executives, industry experts, suppliers, and component manufacturers gathered for two days to discuss Walmart’s commitment to spending an additional $50 billion on investment of American-made products.
Hatfield, PA, July 8, 2014 – The Rodon Group has partnered with ICF Solutions, a division of Indian Creek Foundation on a facility-based work program. Since 1975, the Foundation’s mission is to “provide opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to live in and enrich the community throughout their lives.”