Category: Injection Molding

Injection Molding

What is the injection molding process of TPU material?

Do you want to utilize Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) because of its incredible flexibility and strength yet you are wary of the molding process? TPU is tricky to many designers and engineers. They encounter issues such as parts that stick in the mold, uneven surface finish, or material degradation, which can

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Injection Molding

What should I do if bubbles appear during injection molding?

Frustrating bubbles in your plastic parts are also a common issue that can compromise the appearance, weaken the construction, and lead to costly rejections and material waste. You know there is a solution, but you find it very difficult to nail down what the problem is, like second-guessing. I want

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Injection Molding

What is the process of each cycle of injection molding?

Have you ever observed a pair of plastic related items which you are sure are the same ones and one is impeccable and the other one is flawed? It is usually a small mistake with the injection molding cycle. A couple of degrees or hundredth of a second is the

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Injection Molding

How are plastic injection molding pressures classified?

Managing various pressures in injection molding becomes confusing when one learns about clamping pressure, injection pressure, and back pressure simultaneously. This can be a challenge in properly establishing a process. I’m here to make the classification of these pressures clear and what each of them does, and you’ll be in

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Injection Molding

How to get injection moulding parts fabricated in China?

Struggling to find a reliable and cost-effective way to manufacture your plastic parts? You’ve designed a great product, but high local manufacturing quotes are killing your budget and timeline. You worry about quality control, communication barriers, and the risks of overseas production. What if you could navigate the process with

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Injection Molding

How does a plastic injection mold work?

Designing a great product is one thing, but turning it into a physical reality through injection molding can feel like a black box. You know the basics, but do you truly grasp the intricate dance of heat, pressure, and mechanics happening inside the mold? Misunderstanding this process can lead to

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Injection Molding

How to optimize an injection molding process?

Inconsistent part quality, high scrap rates, and erratic production cycles can sap your bottom line and damage your reputation with customers. What if you could get rid of the firefighting and create a system that guarantees stable, efficient production? I’m going to show you how to methodically optimize your injection

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Injection Molding

What should be done when injection molded parts are bent?

Have you ever opened a box of freshly molded parts, only to find them bent and warped? This frustrating discovery means wasted material, production delays, and the risk of unhappy clients. The pressure is on to find a fix, and fast. Don’t worry, this is a common issue. Understanding the

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Injection Molding

How do we deal with the undercut in injection molding?

Have you ever designed a plastic part that looks perfect on screen, only to be told it’s un-moldable? The culprit is often a hidden feature called an undercut. This small detail can trap your part inside the steel mold, leading to costly damage and frustrating delays. But don’t worry, there

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Injection Molding

How Should Your Product Design Interact with an Injection Mold?

Have you ever perfected a design on your computer, only to see the physical part come out warped, flawed, or full of sink marks? This frustrating gap between digital design and real-world production can cause endless revisions, delay projects, and cost a fortune. The secret to avoiding this is not

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