PLASTICS LEARNING CENTER
Quality Crafted in the USA
The Modor Plastics Learning Center is your opportunity to become a plastics industry expert. The following information resources will help you make more accurate sourcing decisions. The Learning Center is a growing tool, so if you have any additional questions or suggestions, please drop us a line and we’ll put you in touch with our plastic injection engineers.
Browse our FAQ to learn more about our manufacturing process, turnaround times and the types of materials we work with.
Compare thermosets and thermoplastics side-by-side for features, benefits and thermal properties that can help you make design and sourcing decisions.
Visit the US vs. China page to learn how working with American manufacturers can help your avoid hidden costs, legal implications and quality risks.
View destructive and non-destructive test data to find the ideal plastic that meets your unique design criteria.
Thermoset Capabilities
Our thermoset equipment is ideal for producing high-heat, high-voltage plastic containers and enclosures that are resistant to softening, fatigue and melting.
Thermoplastic Capabilities
Our thermoplastics offer a wide range of physical properties to increase part strength, longevity and resistance to heat and chemicals.
US Vs. China
So you think buying injected plastic parts in China gives you a competitive advantage? Companies are learning that China’s reduced labor costs come with added expenses. Any cost benefits are quickly eliminated when you factor in reworked parts, shipping delays and poor workmanship.
Here are some facts for you to consider:
Plastic Injection is coming back to the U.S. – The tenth largest export from the USA to China is Polyethylene … $569.7 million (up 127.7% from ’09 to ‘10). That’s plastic to you and me.
Hidden Costs – Chinese manufacturing quotes often exclude shipping costs, duty shipping, translators and international insurance. American companies must also factor the added cost of managing inventory that is warehoused internationally or in-transit.
Quality Fade – A recent Forbes Magazine article, “Dealing with China’s Quality Fade,” stated that Chinese manufacturers will often reduce the quality of their materials to increase profit margins. This is a growing problem that can compromise product safety, increase recall frequency and tarnish brand perception.
Legality – It is difficult or near impossible to take legal action against Chinese manufacturers; in many cases, Chinese manufacturers will adopt a new company name to avoid legal implications. In addition, US patent laws do not apply in China, resulting in the risk of copycat products.
Delays – China manufacturing turnaround times and shipping estimates are unpredictable due to logistics, manufacturing complications, weather, etc. Modor offers guaranteed turnaround times to improve your time-to-market and reduce warehousing costs.
Miscommunication – Language barriers can compromise final product quality. Often, American engineers must make repeat visits to China to correct manufacturing issues and oversee production. In some cases, Chinese manufacturers will not admit to manufacturing problems.
Paul Midler, author of “Poorly Made in China: An Insider’s Account of the Tactics Behind China’s Production Game,” states that, “Manufacturing companies that produce a substandard product often know what the problem is with their product, but they don’t provide much of a hint to their customers. This means that importing companies have to guess at where corners may have been cut.”
The American Difference
Still think Chinese manufacturing saves you money? Modor Plastic Injection Molding offers:
Made in the USA quality
Guaranteed turnaround times
Strong price/quality ratio
Extensive quality control
Patent protection
More than 30 years of company stability
Central U.S. location
Lower overall costs vs. China
At Modor, your part is right when it leaves our factory or we make it right. Contact a Modor representative to learn more about the Modor difference.
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