Category plastic mold

How to vent the plastic mold

In the injection molding, short-filling, trapped air burns, high internal stress, flow marks and weld lines and so on could be often seen. To solve those problems, the first consideration is the process setting, and the gate design also plays…

PET preform mould technology 2026 version

Introduction   Quick Answer A PET preform mould is a precision injection tool that shapes molten PET into threaded, test-tube-shaped preforms — the intermediate step before stretch-blow molding turns them into bottles. Cavity count (4–144) sets output per cycle, steel grade…

DFM for Injection Molding Design

Injection Molding DFM Guide DFM for Injection Molding Design: 9 Rules + Cost Table (2026) A field guide for design and sourcing engineers who want their first tool to run — not get welded shut and re-cut. Most plastic parts…

a successful mold maker with 7 habits

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…

High-Quality Mold

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…