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Injection Molding

How Do You Systematically Troubleshoot Black Specks in Injection Molding?

You’ve produced a perfect batch of plastic parts, but then you spot them: ugly black specks marring the surface. These defects can lead to high scrap rates, costly production delays, and unhappy clients. You’re left wondering where to even begin your search for the cause, feeling the pressure of deadlines

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Injection Molding

How Can You Prevent Plastic Degradation During Injection Molding?

Have you ever designed a perfect part, only to see the final products come out brittle, discolored, or with terrible mechanical properties? This frustrating cycle leads to high scrap rates, wasted material, and costly delays, making you suspect material degradation is the silent killer of your project’s success. The secret

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Material

How Did We Solve Complex TPU Over-Molding for an Automotive Client?

Struggling with complex over-molding projects can be a nightmare. You face high scrap rates, poor adhesion, and endless delays, which hurt your bottom line and reputation. What if you could turn these challenging projects into a success story? Our team at CKMOLD faced a similar challenge with a critical automotive

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Material

How Can You Master TPE Over-Molding For A Perfect Bond?

Are you struggling with TPE over-molded parts that peel, separate, or fail under stress? This common problem can lead to product recalls, wasted materials, and a loss of customer trust. You might be wondering if achieving that seamless, permanent bond is even possible. The key is understanding that a successful

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Design

What Are the Key Mold Design Considerations for TPE Materials?

Struggling with defects like flash or sink marks in your TPE parts? These issues often point back to a mold design that doesn’t account for the unique properties of thermoplastic elastomers. This can lead to increased cycle times, high scrap rates, and ultimately, lost profits. Mastering a few key design

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Material

How Do You Master Injection Molding Parameters for TPE Materials?

Getting inconsistent results with TPE injection molding? Perhaps your parts have defects like flash, sink marks, or a poor surface finish. These issues waste time, material, and money, hurting your production schedule and your bottom line. It’s frustrating trying to pinpoint the exact cause. The key is mastering the core

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