Understanding Metal Selection for Molds There are a myriad of different metals that can be used to make molds. The most suitable choice for one job may not be the ideal choice for the next. There are both short-term and…
Injection Molding 101: What Is It, How Does it Work? Injection molding is used in many industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical devices. It’s also used for making products that require high precision, such as dental implants. What Is Injection…
Fast product delivery and on-budget production are two crucial elements of manufacturing. Manufacturers and injection molders agree that the design for the manufacturing phase has the most impact on production results. Mold flow analysis and prototype development, part of the…
Thin-wall molding has become one of the most popular capabilities of injection molders in response to the need to produce smaller, lighter parts. “Thin-wall” these days usually refers to portable electronics with walls less than 1mm thick. Thin auto parts…
The pursuit of financial goals has always been over moral and social responsibility in business. Businesses must discover ways to reduce costs and decrease uncertainty in the business world as it continues to fall in an the ever-changing competitive world.…
The Top Six challenges currently facing supply chains which will affect Supply Chains Plans for Chinese New Year are always the annual snare for businesses that contract manufacturing in China. A new set of complicated elements is in play as…
Companies that need an efficient, cost-effective way to launch new injection molded products still rely heavily on contract injection molding manufacturing in China. About thirty years ago, US companies started doing contract manufacturing with China and learned that doing business…
A variety of surface finishes can be applied to injection molded parts. Parts made of plastics and other materials can have various finishes, either for aesthetic purposes or for functional ones. By utilizing different types of surfaces, one can influence…
A tool loom should be incorporated into every injection molding operation. There are a wide range of capabilities in such departments, ranging from ejector pin replacement to welding and rewiring parting lines. Molding facilities should also consider building their own…
How Does an Injection Mold Work? A (plastics) injection mold is a durable tool, that is, it will survive for long periods of time (useful life) if it is properly designed, constructed, and maintained. It is thus distinguished from one-time-use…