EPP Corporation-Plastic Machining Experts

What design considerations are necessary when purchasing plastic prototypes with full function?
In order to get to market fast, plastic prototypes should be fully functional. Plastic prototypes with full function of course offer the same tight tolerances and high precision as do plastic machined components, as they are one in the same. Simply fast, fully [...]

Plastic machining is the perfect solution for many varied component needs in numerous critical industries however, most engineers may not have the necessary knowledge.
Many of the brightest, most talented engineers do not have the knowledge required in order to know what material is best for a component or plastic prototype need. Simply the reason being [...]

A plastic machining expert can provide several advantages that a typical vendor cannot. From a true plastic machining expert comes years of experience and expertise. Through our 35 years of experience and expertise in custom plastic machining manufacturing at EPP, we are able to extend our hand to customers in regards to engineering [...]

As the summer is about to end, so do vacations.   Specifically in a down economy, innovation is key in order to compete both domestically and internationally.    Don’t let slow plastic prototypes halt your research and development plans any further.  Save time by ordering short-run, quick-turn plastic prototypes. Time is of the essence [...]

Plastic prototypes can save a company the trouble of having a flawed part being ordered.  When design changes are thought up, the risk of a piece not performing to specifications and requirements can come into play.  Factors hindering performance may have been overlooked, and if a plastic part is ordered in a large quantity prior [...]

Not all plastic machining vendors are equipped to offer all parts. Other plastic machining companies may not be able to give you the best prices. The following guidelines can help you locate a fully-qualified, cost effective plastic machining specialist for all your plastic machined components:

Material Knowledge
Purchasing Practices
Equipment
Quality and Price
Looking For the Best

Be sure to ask [...]

All plastic materials are not created equal. When having custom plastic machined parts produced, it is crucial to select the appropriate materials in order for the plastic machined components to meet desired specifications and performance requirements.  In order to simplify the process of selecting the appropriate plastic material for your machined plastic parts, EPP [...]

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 [...]

Not all plastic machining vendors are equipped to offer all parts. Others may not be able to give you the best prices. The following guidelines can help you locate a fully-qualified, cost effective plastic machining specialist for all your plastic machined components:

Material Knowledge
Purchasing Practices
Equipment
Quality and Price
Looking For the Best

Be sure to ask potential plastic machined [...]

While the trend has been to outsource production, and to purchase from overseas companies as a cost cutting mechanism, is purchasing from a foreign firm the right move for a company in need of custom machined plastic components?
The simple answer to this question is…NO
If components are ordered from a foreign firm, the move can be [...]