ABS treatment for plastic injection molding Known as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ABS is an acrylonitrile – styrene copolymer of the monomers from – butadiene. ABS fluidity is between PS and PC, its fluidity could be effected by the injection pressure…
A successful mold maker does more than cut steel. It delivers molds on time, holds tolerances, and solves problems fast. Buyers compare suppliers on quality, price, and communication. The best shops win repeat business year after year. This article describes…
A high-quality mold is the foundation of every consistent injection molded part. It controls dimensions, surface finish, and cycle stability. A poor mold creates flash, sink marks, and warpage. It also drives up scrap rates and downtime. This article explains…
What Is a Plaster Mold? A plaster mold is a rigid tool cast from gypsum plaster. It reproduces the shape of a master pattern exactly. Engineers use it to build prototype plastic parts. The material is inexpensive and easy to…
What Plastic Mold Tooling Means Tooling means the moulds, dies, and fixtures used in production. In injection moulding, the main tool is the steel mould. It shapes molten plastic into parts. A tooling project starts with part design. Engineers review…
Introduction: Overcoming Barriers to New Market Entry As an injection molding firm catering to hardware startups and medical device companies, we often encounter customers eager to launch innovations but uncertain whether their products will succeed. Committing to high-volume production through…
Common Steel Grades Used for Injection Molds There are several steel grades commonly used for injection molds including: P20 Mold Steel P20 is a versatile, pre-hardened mold steel that can be heat treated to higher hardness levels. It has good…
Changing colour on a hot runner mold takes longer than on a cold runner tool. Melt stays inside the heated manifold between shots. Old colour hides in dead spots around the manifold. Purging removes it step by step. A rushed…
A plastic mold is the single most expensive item in most injection molding projects, and its design decides far more than the tool price. It decides your part quality, your cycle time, your scrap rate, and how long the tool…
Why buy’s initial design important Most of the time, I was asked to give a price for just a sketch, it is far away from the quotation I can give.As you know, the official design unit is “mm” or “inch,”just 3-5 mm difference…
