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Mind to Manufacturing

Mind to Manufacturing

Written by: PTI Engineered Plastics
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 Welcome to the Mind to Manufacturing Podcast brought to you by PTI Engineered Plastics. In each episode we talk to a plastic injection molding industry expert about topics ranging from product development and ideation, to tooling, process validation, automation and more. We'll discuss trends in plastic injection molding and provide valuable insight into the plastics industry of the future. You can learn more about PTI Engineered Plastics by visiting teampti.com. Please subscribe to this show wherever you listen to your podcasts, and follow us on social media for all the latest from PTI.Copyright 2025 PTI Engineered Plastics Economics Politics & Government
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  • Scientific Injection Molding

    Scientific Injection Molding
    Feb 28 2022

    In this episode we get into the actual manufacturing process and discuss scientific molding with our guest, Kyle Staffhorst. Named by Plastics News as a "Rising Star" within the plastics industry, Kyle is a process engineer trainee at PTI. Using the scientific injection molding (SIM) workbook as a guide, a series of mold, machine, and material tests are performed press-side in order to capture real-time data that will then allow Kyle and his team to refine and improve the base process.

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    19 mins
  • Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling — Part 2

    Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling — Part 2
    Jan 7 2022

    In this episode we continue our discussion regarding the tool build with our guest Chris Behring, tooling operations manager at PTI. Tool construction is the primary focus here, and as Chris points out, the sooner you can define the project, in terms of quantity of parts needed and materials being used, the better.

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    18 mins
  • Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling – Part 1

    Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling – Part 1
    Dec 8 2021

    In this episode we discuss elements of the tool build with Chris Behring, tooling operations manager at PTI. During our discussion, we touch on subjects such as prototype tooling versus bridge tooling, and what to consider when determining the material used for a mold to ensure that it provides a custom fit for your program.
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    23 mins
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