It\u2019s All About Optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We help our injection molding clients run faster cycle times, lower energy consumption, and optimize their entire facility. This includes optimizing the number of injection molding machines and understanding that productivity is comprised of a lot of factors that must be considered. We build cost models to help our clients understand the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n One particular client has a number of sites that InterTech has helped to convert for self-manufacturing bottles that are then conveyed directly to the filler. Currently, they are purchasing preforms from a traditional converter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, after modeling their current operation and financial plans, InterTech was able to demonstrate a high return for the client to also make their own preforms in a central location and then ship them to their various bottling plant locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their injection molded preforms will be of various sizes and will have various finishes. InterTech has helped to define all of the required machines, molds and resin handling systems. For this project, they\u2019ll need some large and some mid-size machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re helping them understand the costs associated with all the different machines, the productivity of those machines, and ultimately, everything they\u2019re going to need to build out that plant. This includes all the infrastructure, the auxiliary equipment, silos, railcar unloading, everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also extrapolated the numbers through the growth of their production over five years. Now they know, \u201cWe\u2019re going to start here and make this many. We\u2019re going to extend that out over five years. We believe it\u2019s going to grow at this rate.\u201d We were able to show them year-by-year what their capital investment needed to be. That way, they could make an informed decision about how to meet future requirements with minimal initial cost investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, we were able to assist them in structuring the purchase of their PET resin at a more favorable pricing then they were receiving from their current converter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlastic Injection Molding and Equipment Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n From our perspective, it\u2019s about making well-informed decisions based on the data we compile when weighing the cost models. We help our clients understand the return on their investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s about using the right tool for the right job. We help companies analyze that. We can do the analysis work for them. They can take our unbiased findings and make the best decision for their plant. We can show them how to optimize their capital expenditure for the return on their investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many times, the decision about equipment selection has a lot to do with the production rates and speeds at which the machines need to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Currently we\u2019re helping an injection molder combine a number of facilities under one roof. They\u2019re interested in automating the facility with automated guided vehicles and an ASRS system (an automated storage and racking system) in the warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They basically want the facility to run lights out. They\u2019ll be able to subsidize the labor shortage significantly by combining their facilities together into one operation. Our team is applying our expertise to all aspects of that plant. This includes things like case packing, palletizing and a variety of different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right now they palletize all of their products at the end of the injection molding machine. One solution we can bring to them is to convey the boxes to a central automated palletizing system that can palletize eight to ten different pallets of different skews and different sized boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The boxes will come in on a central conveyor system or by automated guided vehicle. The system will read the barcode on the box, the robot will pick it up, and it\u2019ll know that it needs to go over to this pallet in this position. It\u2019ll automate the process, including stretch-wrapping the final palletizing and moving it out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ll only need one lift truck driver in one area to move all their finished goods. It eliminates the labor gap. This solution will allow them to increase their productivity with the same number of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is InterTech\u2019s Plastic Injection Molding Expertise Limited to Certain Industries?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We are not limited by any industry. We\u2019ve done it, and we\u2019ve done it for years. Ultimately, we are a company that provides solutions. That\u2019s what we do. There\u2019s no limit to that possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re able to offer the expertise that goes into any type of manufacturing support including building structure, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical as well as utility design, etc. with any new or existing company interested in plastic injection molding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does InterTech Help New Facilities with Plastic Injection Molding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n When a client comes to us, if they are new to injection molding, we write their request for proposal from the major equipment providers to meet the requirements of what they want to injection mold (it doesn\u2019t matter what it is).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, we competitively bid on their behalf to buy the optimum pieces of equipment at the lowest cost of ownership \u2013 including first cost, installation cost and operating cost \u2013 resulting in the best return on investment. This also includes the required maintenance on the equipment over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The different injection molding manufacturers and molding machine manufacturers all have different costs associated with maintaining the equipment. We put those numbers into our cost model. We look at the entire cost model to make sure we\u2019ve covered every base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Does InterTech Help Existing Facilities with Plastic Injection Molding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We reevaluate the production requirements and help optimize existing injection molding facilities in a number of different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can go into an existing injection molding facility and 3D scan<\/a> their room to gather data for our client. For example, maybe they want to store different types of materials in silos outside the building. In order to do that, they need to modify the inside of the room to bring in additional piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn that situation, we would 3D scan the room and use our software to design it in 3D. That way, when the equipment is installed, there won\u2019t be an issue onsite regarding interference with existing infrastructure in the plant. This is especially useful for older facilities since the plant drawings often times aren\u2019t up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can help existing facilities with adding new infrastructure, building out spaces to add additional injection molding machines, and other things. And, we can do it all in a way that assures budget control and eliminates project delays due to structure interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can also help existing facilities with the way they handle their process water and air supply. Sometimes we just help with simple things like changing the lighting in the facility to LED and working with the local power company to lower those costs. There are countless ways we can help existing facilities get the best return on their investment while minimizing their environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have one client who recently asked us to work on alternative energy sources. Rather than taking power out of the grid, they\u2019re interested in doing a cogeneration plant, where they\u2019ll bring in natural gas and generate their own electricity. They would also like to supplement with wind or solar power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can do that for any company, whether you have been injection molding for decades or are new to the process. So again, there are many different ways we can make a positive impact on your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C<\/strong>onclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about how InterTech can help you with your new or existing plastic injection molding facility, give us a call. Our office is in Atlanta. You can reach us at 770-431-5959. Even if you\u2019re considering an injection molding area in your existing plant, our engineers can give you some valuable advice. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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