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…
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,…
If you go into hospitals and care clinics across the country one thing you will notice is consistency of the products used. If you’re not an avid traveler, look at medical documentaries or even the news. You’ll find the same consistency between products and appliance used. Why do you think that is? Standardization allows for…
If you’re from the automotive or aerospace industry, the acronym ‘P.P.A.P.’ is common knowledge and is used frequently. If you’re from a separate industry, the acronym may not have as much meaning, but it represents a significant opportunity to tighten up your documentation for future quality control and preparation for a quality certification. If you…
We have covered in previous posts the many reasons companies are switching from metal formed products to plastic injection molded products and components. One of those reasons is weight reduction, and it can be a big reason to make the switch. Once you have decided to base your products on plastic injection molding, keeping the…
Plastic injection molding has become one of the leading manufacturing processes to produce everyday products. While you can find excellent quality and competitive prices in the stores, producing these items does have limited drawbacks concerning quality defects. They happen. There’s no way around them, but there are strategies and tips to avoid them. We’ve listed…
You’ve heard the saying, “They don’t make things like they used to.” Or how about the one of new products just aren’t made to last very long anymore? In some cases that may be true, and others it could be that the wrong material was chosen. If you want durability and practicality, perhaps now is…
Several critical elements must be considered while manufacturing a high-quality molded part, including part design, fabrication, material selection, and production. Designing elements based on practical requirements is vital while preserving the design objective or end-use. Before all of the components get finally documented and sent to a molder for production, the injection-molded product design goes…