Category Archive: Thermoset Molding

Technology Spotlight – Vision Inspection System

As a technology-integrated manufacturer, Woodland Plastics is always on the lookout for new technologies & innovations to improve our manufacturing process. One example of an integrated technology is a vision inspection system used for an automated secondary inspection operation. (more…)

Why Flash is Good in Thermoset Molding

One major difference between thermoset molding and thermoplastic molding is the appearance of parts coming out of the press. While both thermoset and thermoplastic materials may be molded using similar processes (injection, compression, or insert molded), thermoset molded parts must include excess flash, or plastic material, on post-molded parts in order to be fully molded, or cured. (more…)

Technology Spotlight – Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

As part of Woodland Plastics’ commitment to quality, we utilize various technologies to meet and exceed our customers’ quality requirements. A coordinate measuring machine, or CMM, is an automated technology used by our quality department to measure the physical geometry of a part. (more…)

Thermoset Molding for Appliance Applications – Cost Savings

As a custom thermoset molder, Woodland Plastics has a variety of customers in the appliance sector. Appliance OEMs implement thermosets into their part designs due to an excellent combination of aesthetic and performance characteristics at a low manufacturing cost. (more…)

Thermoset Molding for Appliance Applications – Functionality & Performance

As a custom thermoset molder, Woodland Plastics has a variety of customers in the appliance sector. Appliance OEMs implement thermosets into their part designs due to an excellent combination of aesthetic and performance characteristics. (more…)

Thermoset Molding for Appliance Applications – Aesthetics

As a custom thermoset molder, Woodland Plastics has a variety of customers in the appliance sector. Appliance OEMs implement molded thermosets into their part designs due to an excellent combination of aesthetic and performance characteristics. (more…)