October 28, 2024Essential Tips for Designing Injection Molded PartsUnderstanding how the process’s nature may induce deviations from the part design is crucial to meeting quality requirements in any molding project. Read more
October 22, 2024Optimizing Cycle Time in Injection Molding: Tips and TechniquesLook for opportunities to shorten each step of the molding cycle. To understand these opportunities, learn how the material behaves inside the mold. Read more
October 16, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Resource Efficient DesignSustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no longer be the case; sustainability is no longer about the environment. It is the environment. Read more
October 10, 2024How to Increase Injection Mold LifeMolds must be engineered with precision to achieve optimal results, making mold life a key consideration. Several factors influence injection mold life, including material choice, operating conditions, design, and maintenance. Read more
October 8, 2024Exploring the Injection Molding Industry for Custom SolutionsThe injection molding market features diverse companies, each providing tailored solutions to meet specific needs. Read more
October 1, 2024Two Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Injection MoldingEnergy consumption in injection molding can be reduced by paying attention to material selection and by closely watching different stages in process parametrization. Read more
September 28, 2024Why Use Hot Runner Systems for Injection Molding?For more than 70 years, hot runner systems have become a vital technology in plastic injection molding, improving production efficiency and enhancing product quality. Read more
September 27, 2024Essential Additives for Plastic ModificationPlastic modification involves selecting the right additives to enhance the polymer’s properties, such as mechanical strength, surface quality, or processability. Read more
September 26, 2024Intro to Plastics: Flash in Injection MoldingFlash is a common defect in injection molding that can be effectively resolved once its root causes are identified. Below are the primary causes along with their potential solutions. Read more
September 23, 2024Design-Related Surface Defects in Injection MoldingSome surface defects in injection-molded parts arise from poorly designed components or gates. This article reviews these types of defects and offers possible solutions. Read more
September 19, 2024Design Meets Engineering: The Creation of a SuperchairIntegrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production. Read more
September 18, 2024Inside Materials – PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability. Read more