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Current purchasing methods evaluated
Traditionally, buyers send requests for quote to three vendors each time a requirement for low volume components presents itself. The vendor then provides a quote on the best price in several quantities with their best delivery. After all quotes are evaluated, purchase orders are placed with the lowest bidder. Ironically, this process [...]
How to use the Plastic Design Guide
Refer to the Design Considerations at the bottom of this page. Consider whether each item on the checklist is a factor in the application or affects performance requirements for the component design.
Select the categories that have the greatest affect on your application.
Review the materials in the Plastic Properties Handbook [...]
Tags: custom parts, Engineering, machining, New Product Development, plastic, Plastic Machining, quality
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New product development teams nationwide are frustrated with corporate cost cutting and lack of capital for their R&D plans. Valuable projects are put on hold because R&D budgets cannot cover the expensive introductory costs of new tooling and initial manufacturing of new designs. In today’s economic environment, corporate cost cutting is needed to help companies [...]
Tags: custom parts, Economy, Engineering, machining, Manufacturing, New Product Development, plastic, Plastic Machining, Plastic Molding, procurement, Recession, vendor
Selection of a truly qualified vendor is extremely important in today’s business environment. The time it takes to ask the right questions will pay big dividends – helping you obtain high quality machined plastic parts. And even though the rules for service and quality seem to be continually evolving, getting the best part at the [...]
Tags: custom parts, Engineering, machining, Manufacturing, plastic, Plastic Machining, procurement, quality, vendor
Quality, of course, is directly related to price. Make sure the vendors you interview can provide the highest quality part at the lowest price. Plastic machining vendors can keep errors to a minimum if they are highly process driven, are ISO Certified, use documented SPC procedures, and own the proper inspection equipment such as CMM [...]
Tags: custom parts, Engineering, machining, Manufacturing, plastic, Plastic Machining, procurement, quality, vendor