Polyhistor International, Inc.

Happy Labor Day from Polyhistor! It's been a busy summer, and we hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. We'll be back tomorrow, once again hard at work on developing and manufacturing our customer's exciting products.

At Polyhistor, we take pride in our efforts to always improve the customer experience, big and small. Many years ago, when we realized we had customers who were ordering parts on a predictable repeat basis, we realized reusable packaging would make their experience better. Not only did it reduce waste, it makes parts easier to unpack and helps us keep our costs down to help take a little bit off of our prices.

Find out more about our reusable packaging and our waste reduction efforts: https://bit.ly/4cEgiHh

Polyhistor is ready to help you bring your product from concept to market. We have all the capabilities you need for the process, from design consultation to 3D printing to CNC machining. We make your idea a reality quickly and cost-effectively.

Find out more about what we can do for you by requesting a quote: https://bit.ly/3gkpCGy

Did you know Polyhistor has reusable packaging for our repeat customers? This packaging, featuring custom-made spacer inserts, not only minimize waste, but they also protect parts better than disposable packaging and are easier to unpack, as well. In this case, sustainability is not just eco-friendly – it's cost-effective and convenient.

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At Polyhistor, we pay attention to all the details, big and small, and we know that makes a difference for our customers. It shows through in everything we do, from our machining to our design consulting. Our decades of experience mean we can spot small features in your design that could make a big difference in pricing or lead time.

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At Polyhistor, we define “high-volume” as any single order of 200+ parts or orders totaling 1,000+ parts per year. And we're the perfect partner for those high volume orders.

From the start, we'll work closely with you on custom fixtures using our experience and expertise in manufacturing. From there, you'll experience our quality and high throughput.

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Do you have a clear vision for your part, but just need some help consulting on a few final details? Or are you just getting started, with nothing but a napkin sketch and a dream?

Either way, Polyhistor has the expertise to make your product a reality. Talk to us about your idea and we can make sure you come out with the best possible product.

Request a quote now to get the conversation started: https://bit.ly/3gkpCGy

Here's a manufacturing tip: Undercuts are highly accurate, recessed features that aren’t machineable with typical straight tools. However, using keyway or lollipop cutters, Polyhistor can handle almost any undercut request!

Because undercuts can be incredibly challenging to machine, we advise engineers NOT to design complex features within undercuts.

If you have no choice but to place an intricate feature inside an undercut, take the time to consult with our product engineering team before finalizing your design.

To work with Polyhistor and benefit from our decades of manufacturing experience, request a quote today: https://bit.ly/3gkpCGy

Sometimes even our repeat customers aren't aware of the full array of services we have under one roof at Polyhistor. We're not just making parts with 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and more -- we also do extensive consultation on product design and prototyping.

Request a quote to see how we can use our expertise to help you make your parts: https://bit.ly/3gkpCGy

We use poka-yoke techniques at Polyhistor.

What's poka-yoke, you might ask?

Poka-yoke is a Japanese term for “mistake-proofing” or “error-proofing” that serves as a guiding principle for manufacturers around the world.

At Polyhistor, poka-yoke inspires us to eradicate mistakes at the source so that we can consistently produce the highest quality parts and products for our customers. It’s just another way we’re always looking out for your best interest.

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We regularly design for many manufacturing methods, including those we outsource to trusted vendors.

As a result, we can easily identify when a product would benefit from a particular method.

For example, we may call on our extrusion partner to extrude a part to its near-net shape. We'll then take the part and machine the critical, tight-tolerance features in-house. This approach is faster and more cost-effective than machining the part from scratch!

If you’re looking for a product engineering services partner who will think critically and creatively about your project, get a quote from Polyhistor today!

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We’re product engineering services experts—the key word there being engineering.

That’s one of the things that sets our Jacksonville machine shop apart.

We put our engineering expertise to work for every single project we take on, always considering how we can apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices to balance innovative design with practical manufacturability.

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When you need a product or system reverse-engineered, we’ll start by analyzing its design, functionality, and underlying technology.

Whether your parts or products are destined for automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or medical device applications, Polyhistor’s in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities make us the clear choice for comprehensive reverse engineering services.

Let our team leverage the latest reverse engineering methods to develop all-new products—or recreate a product you’ve already patented!

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All of us here at Polyhistor value the opportunity to provide guidance on every aspect of your production, from material selection to CNC machining services to secondary processes.

Our engineers will evaluate your design and make recommendations based on production quantity, turnaround time, cost reduction, and, of course, the final application.

Talk with the Polyhistor team, and we’ll guide you in the right direction.

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The team at Polyhistor is dedicated to solving inefficiencies through creative and innovative thinking.

By streamlining our machining processes and coming up with new techniques, we pass the benefits right along to our customers, always striving for better products, lower costs, and shorter lead times.

If you’re looking for a shop that will consciously find ways to improve your part or product, end your search with us.

Polyhistor has an awesome team of engineers and machinists ready to put on their thinking caps and brainstorm an innovative manufacturing strategy for you.

Get a secure, custom quote today!
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You know we offer product development services.

Did you know we also offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) services?

Polyhistor’s product development approach includes product design services that support your vision from your initial concept sketch to final delivery. Our one-stop precision machine shop has been helping high-tech innovators and product developers launch their products to market since 1999.

But what happens when you have a great idea but your design isn’t fully optimized for streamlined manufacturing and assembly? That’s when our engineers jump in with DFM and DFA guidance.

Polyhistor’s renowned product design services emphasize DFM and DFA to bridge the gap between what you can design in CAD software and what’s possible on the shop floor and on the assembly line.

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MANUFACTURING TIP: Get Your Parts Laser Engraved

Laser engraving and etching are feasible on many different metals, plastics, and other materials.

Most commonly, we engrave or etch anodized aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.

Ask us about laser engraving logos, brand names, and serial numbers!

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Happy Independence Day!

We hope everyone enjoys the holiday.

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In addition to speed and precision, one of the reasons our precision machine shop loves laser cutting is that it allows for incredible flexibility compared to alternative methods like die cutting.

Die cutting involves custom tooling. It's a great solution for high volumes of parts with finalized designs.

But if you need a low volume of parts or anticipate mid-production revisions, laser cutting is a much more cost-effective approach. Setup is fast and easy for low volumes, and in the event of revisions, we can adjust the machine’s programming and continue with production.

Discover more benefits of this versatile capability: https://bit.ly/3XBKi2o

We're proud of the work we do here at Polyhistor.

The range of products we have created for businesses in different industries is pretty astounding when you view them all together in one place.

See for yourself!

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If you don't want to choose between a high-quality product and one that is low cost, read this.

Cost reduction plays an important role in our customers' success and weighs heavily in every step of our process: from initial design through production.

A large portion of the cost to produce a product is directly related to how it is designed, assembled, and packaged.

Using principles of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) can, in most cases, drastically reduce overall costs and increase profits.

Contact us to discuss how we can make your product succeed.
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Our precision machine shop is always seeking innovative and creative solutions to manufacturing challenges, so it’s not surprising that we’ve found some interesting ways to use our laser cutters.

We'd give some of the examples now, but we'd rather show you on the blog. 😁

See how our shop gets creative with laser cutting: https://bit.ly/3XBKi2o

One of the simplest ways to reduce the overall cost of an assembly is to limit the number of individual components involved.

Of course, you probably already knew that!

Still, this might seem easier said than done.

Our machine shop is passionate about Design for Assembly (DFA) and saving our customers money.

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Plastics are more pliable than metals, which means they can shift more easily during machining.

This movement can hinder accuracy and repeatability!

Thin walls, in particular, can pose a challenge—especially if they are also deep. For example, thin walls that are 2” deep are more prone to weakness than thin walls that are only 0.25” deep.

Make Polyhistor your preferred partner for plastic machining services.

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AS SEEN ON TV 👀

Yes, that's Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. He's holding the product we developed for our customer, Kettle Gryp.

Learn more about our 3D printing and prototyping services: https://bit.ly/3qFPAJO

Manufacturing is NOT a "one-size-fits-all" process.

Why?

Because manufacturing isn’t a singular process; it’s an ever-evolving series that can vary greatly from shop to shop. Their capabilities, machines, tooling, specialists, certifications, and more play a role in the way your prototype will be created.

If you plan on developing a product, you'll want to read this.

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One of the best ways to produce parts quickly and cost-effectively is to make as many parts as possible in a single setup.

Fixturing solutions help shops achieve this goal.

For optimum efficiency, we make our own fixtures right here in our shop—a service that could add weeks to your lead time if we had to outsource it.

We further enhance our efficiency by making and loading multiple fixtures to minimize machine downtime and utilizing an automatic fixture detection system that assists in reducing operator errors.

These simple yet effective steps keep our high-volume production machining projects moving seamlessly!

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3D printing isn't typically known for being a high-volume solution. But at Polyhistor, we leverage our shop's extensive production experience to offer high-volume 3D printing.

For any single order of 200+ parts or orders totaling 1,000+ parts annually, we’re equipped to provide high-volume 3D printing that’s fast and competitively priced.

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Polyhistor is one of the rare shops offering both product engineering services and high-volume precision machining.

With our full range of engineering and manufacturing capabilities under one roof, we can help you develop your product, support you through the prototyping phase, then move your product into full production when you’re ready to launch.

The familiarity we develop with your product, your team, and your goals enables significantly faster production times than you’d get almost anywhere else.

Request a quote to work with us: https://bit.ly/3gkpCGy

Much of the cost to manufacture a product is directly related to how it is designed, assembled, and packaged.

Polyhistor’s biggest piece of advice during the design phase is this: keep it simple. Here are a few tips for reducing complexity and, in turn, costs.

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