To produce complex components containing sensitive inserts out of thermoset plastics may be a tasking assignment. Those, although fragile, can be easily broken or out of position in the case of a standard compression molding but might not be ideal using other techniques with the material used. This can result
The material of your parts is hard to find, and you need it to be ridiculously strong and exceptionally clear at the same time? It can be exasperating when the condition is that materials of your strength needs to be opaque, or there is no material at all yet at
Are your most creative packaging ideas getting stuck at the manufacturing stage? It’s frustrating when a brilliant cap design is labeled "impossible to produce," forcing you back to generic, uninspired options. The secret isn’t to limit your creativity. It’s to understand the language of mold making. By learning how to
The mold presents a finished piece of plastic that has defects, which cost you both in time and savings. You end up with reject pile and you are unsure of whether it is the material, the machine itself or the mold that is the problem. Every non-functional component is a
It’s frustrating for a product designer when a great design fails on the production line because of overlooked molding principles. This can lead to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and a flawed final product. Mastering the basics of injection mold design is the essential first step to ensure your vision becomes
Are you tired of designing a perfect plastic part on your screen, only to see it fail during production? Defects like sink marks, short shots, or warpage can cause massive headaches, leading to expensive tool modifications and frustrating project delays. What if you could foresee and fix these issues before
Struggling with slider failures might be a miscalculation of forces. This small error can lead to costly mold damage and production delays, hurting your bottom line and causing major headaches you just don’t need. The simplest way to calculate the required force for a mold slider is to determine the
An injection mold slider is utilized during the injection molding process. It is utilized to create evenness and uniformity in the end product. Without it, the process would be cumbersome and time-consuming.This blog will explain what an injection mold slider is and how it is utilized in the plastic injection
Are your plastic parts too heavy, costly, or time-consuming to produce? Traditional molding might be holding you back. Imagine lighter, quicker, and more efficient manufacturing. Thin wall injection molding gives you the tools to make it a reality, transforming your production process. Thin wall injection molding is a unique process
Injection pressure in injection molding is a fine balancing act. Too low, and your parts will not fill up correctly, and you’ll be stuck with annoying defects. Too high, and you’ll flash the mold or worse, destroy it, and be confronted with expensive repairs and downtime. This vital parameter is
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