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Crescent Resources
Our Resources Page is designed to provide assistance, and relevant information on a wide variety of topics to help your organization be successful.
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Design for Manufacturing
- Learn about the importance of why our engineers utilize the concept of Design for Manufacturability from the very start of a project.
Watch video here! - This guide covers the basic principles of the Design for Manufacturability strategy.
See Guide here! - Use this checklist to pave the way for a successful molding project utilizing Design for Manufacturing principles.
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- Learn about the importance of why our engineers utilize the concept of Design for Manufacturability from the very start of a project.
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Selecting the Proper Plastic Resin for Your Project
Learn More- These resources take a close look at how to select the best materials for your plastic injection molding project.
Watch Video Here - This resin raw material guide breaks down the different plastic materials and when it is best to use them.
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- These resources take a close look at how to select the best materials for your plastic injection molding project.
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Part Design Guidelines
Learn about best practices for injection mold product and device design.Learn More -
Injection Mold Building Resources
- Learn more about the many different kinds of injection molds that are available.
Watch Video! - Sign up to receive this helpful guide about mold design principles.
Sign up here! - Having your injection molder build the tooling you need has some great benefits.
Learn more here! - This video explains Crescent Industries’ proprietary Master Action Molding System, and how it saves time and money as compared to using a conventional stand-alone mold.
Watch video here! - Learn 10 important factors that impact injection molding costs.
Learn more here! - Get the most out of your molds with this informative maintenance video.
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- Learn more about the many different kinds of injection molds that are available.
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Injection Molding Process and Post-Molding Operations
- Is it better to injection mold or 3D print your device or product?
Learn more here! - This guide covers everything you need to know about plastic injection molding.
Get guide here! - This white paper takes a deep dive into the scientific injection molding principles.
Get it today! - As part of the assembly process and post processing services, learn about the proven bonding methods we utilize.
Watch Video here! - Learn more about plastic part decoration services.
Watch video here! - In this video, we take a look at the most common types of injection molding defects, and how they can be prevented.
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Important Things to Consider When Selecting an Injection Molding Partner
- This video provides some helpful tips on how to choose the best injection molder to fit your needs.
Watch video here! - This buyer’s guide further discusses the best way to select your next injection molding partner.
Learn more here! - Our handy tonnage calculator helps to determine the size press needed to produce your part or device.
Check it out here! - Interested in medical device contract manufacturing? This information covers all you need to know.
Learn more here! - Learn how injection molding experts achieve product success.
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- This video provides some helpful tips on how to choose the best injection molder to fit your needs.
CASE STUDIES
Full Service Cleanroom Injection Molding Solution
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Crescent Doubles Production and Reduces Costs
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Custom Automated Solution
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We Started By Designing And Building End-Of-Arm-Tools (EOAT) For Each Of The Four Molds. We Use A Quick Change Feature For Each EOAT, Allowing Easy And Accurate Switching Back And Forth During Mold Changes.
INNOVATIVE AUTOMATION SOLUTION
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The automation vs. manual assembly process eliminated potential repetitive motion injuries.
DFM Results Change Manufacturing Outcome
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Blogs
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Sep 05, 2024
Plastic Resin Supply Chain Update for the remainder of 2024
(Updated September 2024)
As we wind down 2024, below are some updates on some of the most common...
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Aug 14, 2024
How Plastic Injection Molding Automation Improves Productivity
Most manufacturers were eager to adopt an alternative solution that would optimize the repetitive...
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Jul 24, 2024
The Evolving Landscape of Custom Injection Molding
A big part of establishing your foothold in any industry is adopting—or at the very least, staying...