How Plastic Screw Machining is Advantageous for Industrial Applications

April 15, 2014 Mike B

Plastic screw machining is often considered as an effective method for a variety of industrial applications. As a machining process, it is chosen for specific applications that require fasteners with certain weight, as well as thermal, electrical, chemical, environmental properties.

Also, the properties of a plastic fastener can be easily altered by using different techniques such as strengthening the basic material, alloying, adding lubricants to the manufacturing process.

Applications of Custom Plastic Molding Techniques in Different Industries

April 2, 2014 Mike B

Plastic is known for its versatility and its operational value across various industries.

Injection molding of plastic is a technique that enhances the usability of plastic by several folds. With custom injection molding, you can formulate various parts from plastic material.

Injection molding of plastic is a technique where heat-melted or softened plastic is hard-pressed in to a tube and injected in a cool mold where it is

Reverse Engineering – Water Treatment – Flange Plate and Adapter

March 28, 2014 Mike B

Brogan & Patrick Mfg.Corp. has the ability to completely reverse engineer any existing part without a drawing.

Brogan & Patrick Mfg.Corp. was able to reverse engineer this Flange Plate and Adapter used in a water treatment plant for large municipality. The parts were brought to Patrick with no drawing and very little knowledge of how they were initially made.

The parts were carefully inspected through our various quality equipment. From … Read More

The Master Unit Die – Saves Time and Money for our Customers

February 14, 2014 Mike B

Depending on our customer’s design and design flexibility, The Master Unit Die, commonly known as a MUD unit, MUD base or MUD frame is a cost efficient option to a brand new mold base.

A Master Unit Die (MUD) tool is a set of bases that industry-wide standard inserts fit into and can be used like traditional injection molds. Using a MUD cuts cost and speeds fabrication.

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The Much Overlooked Process of Deburring Plastics

February 13, 2014 Mike B

Deburring is a process within the process of plastic machining that is often overlooked by many “plastic specialists” and metal shops. To machine plastics without burrs is like trying to go to Vegas and not gamble. The two functions go hand in hand. While the new advanced CNC’s equipment along with higher performing drills and tools does help minimize burrs on plastics, it usually does not entirely rid

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