Understanding Plastic Shrink Rates in Injection Molding Injection molding is a popular process, used to create plastic parts and products. It involves injecting molten plastic into a mold and allowing it to cool and solidify, which results in the final product. There are many considerations that go into injection molding, and an often overlooked factor…
In injection molding, the molten plastic enters the mold cavity through a gate. While this process may sound simple, it is quite complex. There are many types of gates, and the placement is crucial to ensure a quality product can be manufactured. In this post, we uncover the importance of gate placement and dive into…
Having an expectation that your manufacturing partner is injection molding products that meet your requirements is not unreasonable. Providing quality products should be a given for every injection molder. Unfortunately, many companies are disappointed when their products don’t meet minimum requirements. The cost of inferior quality can be high. At SEA-LECT Plastics, our rigorous quality…
Exploring the Different Types of Injection Molds Are you looking to create an injection-molded product? Knowing the general types of injection molds can help you make an informed decision about your business. We’re breaking down each type of injection mold, helping you understand what’s right for your operation. Types of Injection Molds Hot Runner Hot…
Understanding Multi-Material Injection Molding Are you looking to create a plastic part using multiple materials? Multi-material injection molding is the answer. This process allows businesses to achieve complex designs by combining multiple materials in a single injection molding process. Often, businesses will combine materials with different physical properties — such as rigid and flexible plastics…
The quality and precision of an injection molded part rely heavily on the part design and the quality of the mold. A well-designed part, made in a subpar mold, will produce a part that won’t consistently meet quality specifications, if at all. Conversely, a well-designed part in a well-maintained, quality mold will continuously deliver parts…
Bio resin, also called bioplastics, are making a big splash across industries as consumers and businesses alike are looking for ways to be kinder to our planet. While plastics, in general, can contribute to this cause – by reducing weight to increase fuel efficiency, providing barriers to food to reduce waste, using less energy to…
Injection Molding, Explained This cost-effective and efficient manufacturing process is rather complex. Injection molding involves melting a material and injecting it into a specific mold with a hydraulic or electric machine and is set, resulting in shaped rubber or plastic. This process is used widely today because of the flexibility in mold design and type…
There are a vast number of different plastics available for injection molding purposes, each with its own unique properties and characteristics. It’s nearly impossible to have an exact count because new plastics are constantly being developed, and plastics can be combined to take advantage of specific characteristics of each, and additives can be used, such…
Plastic Injection Molding, Explained Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process that injects molten plastic material into a mold cavity under high pressure. During this procedure, the plastic cools and solidifies inside the mold, creating a unique shape. The plastic injection molding process is widely relied upon in various industries because of its versatility, efficiency,…