Gregstrom’s plastics blog is the place to learn more about custom rotational molding, heavy-gauge thermoforming, and a full range of assembly and testing services that adds value to your plastics projects.
Gregstrom’s rotomolding and thermoforming blog is where you’ll find expert advice and technical information about the the production of high-quality plastic parts. Topics in our plastics industry blog include custom rotational molding and heavy-gauge thermoforming. Additional blog topics from Gregstrom Corporation include design assistance, tooling services, CNC and robotic routing, assembly and testing, and finishing and quality assurance. What additional information or resources would you like to read about in Gregstrom’s plastics blog? Contact us.
February 23, 2024
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Undercuts are used to create slots, screw threads, side holes, locking tabs, barbed fittings, and other part features. Rotational molding…
January 29, 2024
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Corner radii are angles at the internal and external corners of a part. They add strength by distributing stresses. For…
December 18, 2023
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November 20, 2023
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Rotomolded ribs reinforce parts and help keep nominal wall thickness to a minimum. That’s important because thicker walls add material…
October 23, 2023
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Rotational molding is a plastics manufacturing process that can produce hollow parts in various sizes, colors, and textures. It also…
September 21, 2023
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Molds for rotational molding are inexpensive and lightweight. They can be as simple as a round object or support features…
August 23, 2023
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Polyethylene rotational molding can use either linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to produce strong, hollow parts for…
July 24, 2023
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Polypropylene rotational molding uses polypropylene (PP) plastic to produce strong, hollow parts for both outdoor and indoor applications. This Q&A…
June 26, 2023
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What’s the ideal wall thickness in rotational molding? It’s the thinnest possible wall that can meet the designer’s functional requirements…
May 22, 2023
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A kiss-off in rotational molding is a solid, reinforcing structure that transmits a load from one nominal wall to another.…