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...
Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) have made it possible to permanently adhere two dissimilar substrates together. While bonding two surfaces together, there are several factors that need to be considered including surface tension and texture of the substrate, bond...
When it comes to stainless steel, there are many colors and textures that can be added to enhance the visual and tactile attributes of a component. With an endless number of patterns and hues from which to choose, Boyd can support your development with virtually any...
Boyd offers a wide variety of stainless-steel decorating capabilities including custom coatings, printed graphical images and patterns, and mechanical finishes. Of these options, one of the most popular metal decoration capabilities is adding a brushed mechanical...
While stainless steel is a durable material for many applications, not all steel alloys are created equal. As one of the most common materials for parts used in extreme environments, stainless steel has applications in industries ranging from automotive to home...
Plastic Design for Manufacturing (DFM) A critical aspect of project planning for any part is assessing the design and providing considerations for part manufacturability. During this the design for manufacturing (DFM) process for injection molded plastic components,...
