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Six Reasons to Invest in Custom Acrylic Display Cases

July 28, 2017 10:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Owning a brick and mortar retail shop is a big deal. You are your own boss, you get to sell products that interest you and you get the final say in your store’s setup, so why not make decisions that you can benefit from for years to come? One such decision is choosing the right store fixtures, which must be dependable and well built—and stylish too. Retail store owners use fixtures to display items in a way that catches the eyes of customers, who’ll then want to make purchases. Would you ever consider fixtures made of plastic? It’s a material that’s economical and versatile, and readily available from plastic fabricators. There are many ways that a shop specializing in plastic... View Article


What Are Plastic Welding Defects?

July 14, 2017 10:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Did you know that metal is not the only material that can be welded? Plastic materials are regularly used in welding projects—including designed plastic signs, vehicle components and custom acrylic display cases for home or business use. Because the term “plastic welding defects” is something that most laypeople are not likely to be familiar with, let’s take a closer look at how a professional plastic fabrication company in Utah might explain it. What is a plastic welding defect? While there are many different types of welding defects that range from left-behind tool marks to fusion issues, all defects have one thing in common: they are all problems that can cause a weld joint failure later on. To weld something together... View Article


Four Major Benefits of Plastic Welding in Utah

June 29, 2017 7:37 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Plastic is probably one of the most universal products in the world today. You will find plastic products in every home and in every industry. The U.S. manufactures over 100 billion pounds of plastic products each year which, when taking into account the lighter weight of plastic compared to other materials, makes it one of the most used materials in our world today. The reason plastic is so popular is because of its durability and flexibility. Plastic can be used to make just about anything. Unfortunately, just like any other manufactured product, plastic products can and do break, either due to natural aging and weakening of the material or because of pressure from some outside force. Because of the nature... View Article


Vacuum Forming vs. Thermoforming: What’s the Difference?

June 22, 2017 7:37 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

At D&D Plastics, we specialize in the fabrication of custom plastic products. We utilize a variety of plastic fabrication processes to guarantee that we are able to best meet the needs of our customers. However, the most common type of plastic fabrication we use and what we are most known for is plastic thermoforming in Utah. If you work with plastics, you’ve probably heard the terms “vacuum forming” and “thermoforming” before. However, unless you are the one making the plastic products, you are probably not as familiar with what these two processes actually entail. We often find that our customers use these terms interchangeably, when they are actually two different things. What’s the difference? Let us explain! What is thermoforming?... View Article


Plastic Product Fabrication in Utah for Restaurants

June 14, 2017 2:48 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Customized plastic product fabrication is commonly needed in restaurants for a variety of items including display cases, sneeze guards and even plastic menu covers. Having custom plastic products fabricated allows restaurants to get the items that fit their precise needs and ensures that they will be getting the most out of the items that they purchase. There are several reasons why it is beneficial for a restaurant to invest in custom plastic product fabrication in Utah rather than purchase pre-made items or find them secondhand: Maintaining food safety: Since things like sneeze guards are designed to maintain the safety of the food that a restaurant serves, it is important that they are designed properly. Effective sneeze guards should be made... View Article