Lithographic printing, an offset printing technique, is based on the basic principle that oil and water do not mix. It is a process in which ink is transferred from a photographic plate to a rubber blanket, which then presses the image onto the printing surface. What...
While plastic injection molding remains the cornerstone of plastic components manufactured at Boyd, plastic machining is one of the many secondary capabilities available to our customers. With a dedicated and automated equipment for machining, Boyd can machine plastic...
Several factors dictate the type of mold or tool that is best suited for producing complex injection molded plastic parts. Understanding the requirements for part design, material type, and product life cycles is essential to evaluating and selecting the optimal mold...
Plastic over-molding is a manufacturing process that combines two different types of plastic together to create a single part. Typically plastic over-molding involves the use of a hard plastic covered with a softer plastic that is often rubberized. Alternatively, it...
Imagine that you need to precisely measure a custom-machined, geometrically-complex wheel. Which measuring tool would you use? You could use standard industry equipment like a set of calipers, but that may result in several inaccuracies given the complex shape and...
To maintain the visual and functional integrity of your metal automotive trim ornamentation, including sill plates, liftgates, center stacks, steering wheel badges, and door trim, it is essential to use coatings and/or screen printing inks having superior scuff...
