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Stefany Martinez has been at PTA Plastics since 2017 and is one of our Quality Technicians in our Connecticut office. Stefany brings a lot to the table at PTA! Click below to learn more in our latest edition of the PTA Plastics Employee Spotlight!

PTA Plastics has taken many steps to implement smart manufacturing in both of our facilities in Oxford, Connecticut and Longmont, Colorado. Read on to learn more about Industry 4.0 and the steps taken to become more productive and efficient.

Draft is required in order for a part to be removed freely from the mold. As a general rule of thumb, 1” of draft is a good starting point, though there are times when more may be required. Learn why this is an important step not to miss.

One of the key areas of DFM is Rib and Boss design. In many ways, proper rib and boss design is directly related to reducing sink by maintaining nominal walls. In many cases, ribs and bosses work together. Find out how by clicking below!

A sink forms when there is a volumetric mass larger than the nominal or adjoining wall section. This thicker mass stays hotter longer and continues to shrink after the surrounding nominal wall thickness solidifies. Click below to find out more.

For many decades, injection mold designers have employed a tool design technique referred to as “conformal cooling”. In the vast majority of injection molds, mold temperature is controlled via water lines. Read more to learn how conformal cooling can help your next project.