PM Plastics - High Volume Plastic Injection Molding

IN-HOUSE DESIGN ENGINEERING
PM Plastics Engineers remain on the forefront of plastic part and injection mold design
and engineering technology. Our design process starts with a technical mold design
and creating 2D or 3D CAD models designed for part manufacturing. Unlike other Plastic
Injection Molding Firms, PM Plastics is able to design and build injection molding tools
in-house which provide a seamless transition to the mold design process. Our custom
mold capabilities can be tailored as a turnkey solution or as a collaborative effort
including optimizing materials, finishes and machining operations.
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING
As part of our full service plastic injection molding manufacturing offerings, at PM Plastics,
we provide services that utilize a number of advanced molding processes. Our vast
capabilities can support the manufacturing of micro parts, miniatures, small parts, large
parts, and multiple component assemblies, and with most polymers, acrylics, and
thermoplastics. When paired with our supplemental finishing and support services, our
plastic molding capabilities become a turnkey solution to plastics manufacturing.
TOOLING DESIGN & BUILDING
With over 70 years of plastic injection mold design and building experience, PM Plastics
provides you with high precision molds designed and built to optimize performance and
tool longevity. Using the latest CAD technology and software, we create robust mold
designs for plastic injection molded parts for manufacturing. Our dedication to project
management and customer service provide you with modeling, design, mold flow analysis,
fabrication, testing, documentation, and support. Your molds can be fabricated from
aluminum, mild steel, or P20 tool steel depending on production volume and application.
ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING
PM Plastics assembly teams provide trouble-free assembly services with individual
components meshing together as one part exactly to specifications quickly and efficiently.
For all your volume contract packaging needs, we can assembly, hand sort, bundle, bag,
and box per your exact requirements. Warehousing of your processed parts or products
and release to your facilities based on your inventory timing needs is also an available
service. Additionally we have the capability to receive raw materials, re-package inventory
into containers based on your specifications, and distribute re-packaged inventory to your
desired location.
IN-HOUSE FINISHING
In addition to our expertise in plastic injection molding, PM Plastics is fluent in many
assembly techniques and processes. There are several processes we can add to your
product to enhance its appearance such as, hydrographics, hot stamping, pad printing,
silk screening and label application ? all add design elements to make a product more
interesting or functional. Using these techniques we can achieve nearly any decorative
touch you need. We pride ourselves on design for manufacturability, providing the most
appropriate method for our customers?important assembly requirements.
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PM PLASTICS CAPABILITIES
-Space Management (with Hamacher)
-Design Engineering
-Tool Engineering
-Process Engineering
-Strategic Sourcing
-Quality
-Manufacturing
-Warehousing
-Shipping Logistics
WAREHOUSE AND FULFILLMENT CAPABILITIES
-165,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility
-Direct-to-store kitting department
-Fully staffed management on-site
-Direct-to-store replacement parts department
-Integrated ERP and warehouse management software
PROCESS ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
-Decoupled molding methodology / RJG
-Proven molding cycle processes
-Cellular manufacturing
-Automation / robotics design and integration
-Time and motion analysis
-Tool sampling and debugging services
QUALITY PROCESS CAPABILITIES
-Understand design intent
-Design custom Quality Plan/training
-First article inspections
-Process capability studies
TOOL ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
-3D tool modeling services
-Tool estimation
-Mold design specifications
-DFM Qualifications
-Define (CTQ) Critical to Quality attributes
-Develop metrics for identifying continuous improvement
opportunities
-Incoming inspection audits
-Prototype tooling services
-Tool qualification procedure
-Qualified in-house, international and domestic tooling
sources
DESIGN ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
-Full service project estimating and
management
-Product Renderings
-3D part modeling
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
-In-house Capabilities
-Injection Molding
-Fabrication and decorating services
-Full Service assembly
-Painting / Printing
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-FEA
-Mold flow analysis
-Rapid prototyping
-Product analysis
capabilities
-Packaging design
-Tool room
-Sourcing Capabilities
-Tooling
-Plastic and metal
fabrications
-2D part drawings with
defined tolerances
-Control plans
-Testing competencies
-Graphics
-Extrusions
-Metal stampings
-Electrical and lighting
components

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PM Plastics provides in-house custom plastic
injection mold design and building to ensure
your parts are of the highest quality and molded
with the highest quality of tool!
We utilize 2D & 3D CAD mold designs for
manufacturability, and state-of-the-art
engineering practices. We also provide rapid
tooling, reporting (TPR), technical support, spare
parts, gauge manufacturing, and a warranty.
Once a design is complete, the custom tooling
process begins. Speed and accuracy are driven by
our highly skilled toolmakers utilizing CAD/CAM
information fed directly from engineering to our
precision in house machining centers.
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Common applications include:
- Simple production parts in a high volume
- Plastic housings
- Electronic components
- Packaging
- Automotive parts
- Containers
- Wire spools

We manufacture using virtually all types and grades of thermoplastic resins. We can assist in choosing the perfect material for
your project.
POLYPROPYLENE (PP)
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. A saturated addition polymer made from the
monomer propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids.
Com m only Used For: Electrical hardware, chemical tanks, cable insulation, household goods and packaging
LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE)
Polyethylene is a widely used, inexpensive, thermoplastic. It has good inherent lubricity, and is easy to process. Polyethylene has
good to excellent chemical resistance. It is also soft and cannot be used in temperatures much above 150. As a family, they are
light in weight and possess toughness, chemical resistance, impermeability as well as excellent electrical insulating properties.
Low density polyethylene is the softest and most flexible version of this material. It has high elongation giving it excellent impact
strength. This is offset by its permanent deformation upon impact.
Com m only Used For: Consumer products, houseware items, electronic wire/cable insulators and medical products.
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
Polyethylene is a widely used, inexpensive, thermoplastic. It has good inherent lubricity, and is easy to process. Polyethylene has
good to excellent chemical resistance. It is also soft and cannot be used in temperatures much above 150. As a family, they are
light in weight and possess toughness, chemical resistance, impermeability as well as excellent electrical insulating properties.
High density polyethylene is the hardest and stiffest version of this material. It does not have the impact strength of low density,
but is more resilient.
Com m only Used For: Consumer products, houseware items, electronic wire/cable insulators and medical products.
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POLYURETHANE (PUR)
Solid Polyurethane is an elastomeric material of exceptional physical properties including toughness, flexibility, and resistance
to abrasion and temperature. Polyurethane has a broad hardness range, from eraser soft to bowling ball hard. Other
polyurethane characteristics include extremely high flex-life, high load-bearing capacity and outstanding resistance to weather,
ozone, radiation, oil, gasoline and most solvents.
Com m only Used For: Automotive suspension bushings, cushions, electrical compounds, hard plastic parts.
POLY-VINYL-CHLORIDE (PVC)
PVC has good flexibility, is flame retardant, and has good thermal stability, a high gloss, and low (to no) lead content. Polyvinyl
chloride molding compounds can be extruded, injection molded, compression molded, calendered, and blow molded to form
a huge variety of products, either rigid or flexible depending on the amount and type of plasticizers used.
Com m only Used For: Automobile instruments panels, sheathing of electrical cables, pipes, doors.
ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE (ABS)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a copolymer made by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of
polybutadiene. The styrene gives the plastic a shiny, impervious surface. The butadiene, a rubbery substance, provides
resilience even at low temperatures. A variety of modifications can be made to improve impact resistance, toughness, and
heat resistance.
Com m only Used For: Automotive body parts, dashboards, wheel covers
POLYSTYRENE (PS)
Naturally clear, polystyrene exhibits excellent chemical and electrical resistance. Special high gloss and high impact grades are
widely available. This easy to manufacture plastic has poor resistance to UV light.
Com m only Used For: Packaging, bottles, toys,
POLYCARBONATE (PC)
Amorphous polycarbonate polymer offers a unique combination of stiffness, hardness and toughness. It exhibits excellent
weathering, creep, impact, optical, electrical and thermal properties. Because of its extraordinary impact strength, it is the
material for car bumpers, helmets of all kinds and bullet-proof glass substitutes.
Com m only Used For: Bumpers, headlamp lenses, business machines, consumer products, telecommunications, medical
products and mechanical goods.
ACRYLIC/ POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA)
Poly(methyl methacrylate also known as acrylic or acrylic glass as well as by the trade names Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, and
Perspex among several others (see below), is a transparent thermoplastic often used in sheet form as a lightweight or
shatter-resistant alternative to glass. The same material can be utilized as a casting resin, in inks and coatings, and has many
other uses.
Com m only Used For: Signs, displays, car light covers, wash basins & baths, windows and screen
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For over 70 years PM Plast ics has exist ed t o serve ot hers.
We make real products that real people use every day. We are
your Aunts, Brothers, Fathers, Sisters, Mothers and Neighbors;
we are your everyday hardworking people from different
configurations, cultures, races and life choices. We have been
manufacturing products for 70 years for everyday people, by
everyday people. The products we manufacture are found in
everyday life, in homes, offices, factories, stores and more and
are used by people aged from one to 101.
PM Plastics purpose and passion is to serve others.
Everything we do revolves around meeting the needs of our
customers. Our commitment to our customers sets us apart;
they are at the center of everything we do, and our success
comes from their success.
For 70 years, our customers have trusted PM Plastics to provide flexible, reliable and
innovative solutions. Our company?s portfolio includes Target, L'Oreal, Walgreens, Alluma Tech,
Almay, Black Opal, Cedar Creek, Central Aquatics, Covergirl, DCI Marketing, Duane Reade, E.L.F.
Cosmetics, EWI Worldwide, Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, Harbor Industries, Kimberly Clark,
Mabelinne, Neutrogena, Olay, No. 7, Process Retail Group, Procter & Gamble, Revlon, Rexnord,
Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Vaportek, Velvac and Wet N Wild.
Founded in 1946, by the Ford Brothers, PM Plastics Company was created
through the belief of serving others. Motivated by our customers our
company has played a pivotal role in the plastics injection molding industry
for over 70 years. For more information, visit www.pmplastic.com