AGS Technology Launches Online Part Cost Estimator For Injection Molded Parts Made From Recycled Plastic

Financial information that plastic injection-molders guard jealously is available online.

Schaumburg, IL/PRNewswire/ - AGS Technology, Inc. has launched, on its website, the "AGStimator", a do-it-yourself plastic part quoting module based on its Injectoblend™ line of recycled materials. In less than a minute, the AGStimator can provide a cost competitive injection molding quotation for a structural part made from a choice of high performance AGS Injectoblend™ recycled materials.

The AGStimator can be accessed at www.agstechnology.com and requires only nine pieces of information in order to calculate piece part price: 1) Part #, 2) Tooling, 3) Annual volume, 4) Material type, 5) Part weight, 6) Molding machine size, 7) Cavities, 8) Cycle time, and 9) Labor/Operator requirements.

The AGStimator offers six different Injectoblend™ grades of recycled raw material available to choose from: General Purpose ABS, High Impact ABS+PC Blend, 33% Glass Reinforced Nylon 66, Impact Modified Polycarbonate, Polyacetal copolymer, and 30% Glass Reinforced Polypropylene. These six Injectoblend™ grades are the most popular of the more than 50 standard and custom formulations in AGS Technology's portfolio.

"Purchasing and Engineering often don't have the time to pull together the myriad of drawings, documents and electronic files to get an alternative material quote for a new part or to market test an existing virgin part," notes Chris Racelis, President-AGS Technology. "However, they often know, or can easily access, the basic mold, material, and machine information necessary to provide themselves with an accurate part quotation. By using this openly available cost estimator, these decision makers can quickly generate a quote that will open their eyes to the significant cost benefits of making their products from AGS' recycled materials, and will also promote environmental responsibility."

AGS Technology is a custom injection molding company that specializes in creating its own raw materials from recycled plastics. Founded in 1995, AGS is a low-cost producer of structural plastic parts for OEM and Tier-1 customers using its Injectoblend™ line of recycled materials. AGS Technology is registered to ISO/TS16949:2009 and is a certified minority-owned business. For further information contact George Staniulis at (847) 534-6600 x102.

SOURCE AGS Technology