6 Common Injection Molding Defects and How to Avoid Them

What Is Injection Molding? The most common process used in manufacturing plastic components is injection molding. This manufacturing process uses specialized machines that melt, inject, and shape thermoplastic into specific shapes. As with any manufacturing process, it’s prone to unique molding defects or low-quality products if not properly managed. Here you’ll learn more about injection…

01 / 18 / 23

The Benefits of Quality Control In Manufacturing

Intro to Quality Control in Manufacturing Quality control is a critical component of a quality management system that involves making sure all quality requirements are fulfilled. It consists of measuring and inspecting products to ensure they meet the required specifications at the point of production. Quality control standards are typically dictated by quality assurance approaches…

01 / 05 / 23

Plastic Injection Molding Solutions for the Construction Industry

Plastic injection molding enables high-volume production of plastic parts made from a range of thermoplastic polymers. In the construction industry, these parts are used in flooring and roofing products as well as construction tools and heavy equipment. This blog explores the role of injection molding in creating durable plastic components and assemblies for everything from…

11 / 30 / 22

5 Common Plastic Resins Used in Injection Molding

With hundreds of commodity and engineering resins available on the market today, the material selection process for plastic injection molding jobs can often seem daunting at first.  At The Rodon Group, we understand the unique benefits and properties of different types of plastics and work closely with clients to find the best fit for their…

08 / 10 / 22

Plastic vs. Glass for Your Food / Beverage Application

While there is a huge range of materials to choose from for food and beverage packaging, plastic and glass are two of the most popular and functional materials used. Over the past few decades, plastic has overtaken glass as the most commonly used food packaging material due to its affordability and versatility. According to a…

05 / 11 / 22

Plastic Injection Molding for the Window & Door Industry

The Rodon Group has been an industry leader in high-volume custom plastic injection molding solutions for over 65 years. We are proud to be known worldwide for producing the highest quality precision injection molded components. From concept to completion, we strive to support our customers with guidance and resources to make informed choices for their…

04 / 13 / 22

An Introduction to Injection Molds

Injection molding is a highly versatile manufacturing process. It is used to create components in a range of shapes and sizes for various industries and applications. A key element of the process is injection molds. 

03 / 22 / 22

Low-Volume vs. High-Volume Plastic Injection Molding

Injection molding is a manufacturing process used to create a wide range of plastic parts and products. There are many factors to consider when planning an injection molding project, including who will provide the service. One of the first things you should determine is volume since it helps narrow down which companies have the necessary…

02 / 23 / 22

Maximizing Supply Chain Productivity

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply chain has encountered productivity issues, labor shortages, raw material shortages, and timing delays that have impacted nearly every industry. In addition to restaurants, department stores, and other consumer-facing businesses, manufacturing companies have been hit especially hard.  The question remains of whether the international business community will…

01 / 26 / 22

Trends and Predictions for Robotics in 2022

The field of robotics is an area that fascinates millions of people. Technological advances happen continuously in every field, but robotics, in particular, is closely monitored by many who are eager to discover what’s next. As a company that prides itself on being at the cutting edge of technological innovation, The Rodon Group is always…

01 / 06 / 22