Switching From Metal to Plastic: Converting Parts Without Headaches If you build things for a living, you care about cost, strength, and keeping jobs on schedule. Converting a metal part to plastic can help with all three, but only if you plan it right. This guide shows how to switch from metal to plastic the [...]
Full-Service Injection Molding Partners: RMC Plastics We've seen countless manufacturers struggle with fragmented production processes that waste resources and extend timelines. Managing multiple vendors creates unnecessary complexity—design changes get lost in translation, tooling doesn't align with original specifications, and quality inconsistencies emerge at the worst possible moments. By consolidating these critical functions with full-service injection [...]
How to Cut Cost and Lead Time on Injection Molded Parts: Design and Process Tips from RMC Plastics Injection molding delivers precision and scale, but projects often struggle with cost and delivery time. Over two decades in the industry, I’ve seen how the right design and process decisions transform projects. Customers who understand these factors [...]
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Injection Molded Parts for Extreme Environments Injection molded parts are the foundation of countless industries. When those parts operate in extreme conditions, poor design decisions shorten their lifespan and increase costs. At RMC Plastics, We’ve worked with customers for more than two decades, and I’ve seen how small [...]
RMC Plastics uses proven machines and trusted materials to deliver repeatable quality RMC Plastics uses Haitian, Nissei, Borche, Engel, Moretto, and Van Dorn Demag machines to keep cycle times steady and parts within spec. When you match reliable equipment with consistent materials, you cut downtime, reduce scrap, and ship parts you’re proud to put your [...]
What Type of Prototype Do You Need? At RMC Plastics, we've seen countless projects derailed by choosing the wrong prototype for the development stage. Selecting between concept models, functional prototypes, or pre-production samples isn't just a technical decision, it's a strategic one that impacts timelines and budgets. The right prototype accelerates your product journey; the [...]
Choosing the Right Plastic Materials for Houston At RMC Plastics, we understand plastics must resist UV exposure, tolerate humidity, and withstand harsh contaminants to perform in Houston’s environment. Choosing the right material here isn’t just important—it’s critical. With intense sun, constant moisture, and airborne industrial pollutants, the Gulf Coast pushes materials to their limit. What [...]
Rapid Prototyping: The Fast Track to Innovation with RMC Plastics in Houston Rapid prototyping is changing the way Houston businesses bring new products to life and at RMC Plastics, we’re proud to set the standard for speed, precision, and innovation in the plastics industry. RMC Plastics provides rapid prototyping for Houston manufacturers, RMC Plastics accelerates [...]
Injection Molding Why RMC Plastics Is the Best We're passionate about the precision and innovation behind injection molding at RMC Plastics, where we've built our reputation on delivering exceptional custom solutions. Our facility combines cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise, featuring an extensive range of machines from 40 to 720 tons. While many manufacturers claim excellence, we've integrated advanced automation [...]
Need Custom Plastic Parts? Here’s How Injection Molding Can Save You Time and Money You need custom plastic parts. You want them fast. You want them to fit. You want them to be affordable. And you want them right the first time. That’s where injection molding comes in. At first glance, it looks expensive. That [...]