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MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIALS

Molding plastic materials used in the industries and applications. There are many types of materials that may be used in the injection molding process. Most polymers may be used, including all thermoplastics, some thermosets, and some elastomers. When these materials are used in the injection molding process, their raw form is usually small pellets or a fine powder. Also, colorants may be added in the process to control the color of the final part. The selection of a material for...

TOOLING of PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD

The injection molding process uses molds, typically made of steel or aluminum, as the custom tooling. The mold has many components, but can be split into two halves. Each half is attached inside the injection molding machine and the rear half is allowed to slide so that the mold can be opened and closed along the mold's parting line. The two main components of the mold are the mold core and the mold cavity. When the mold is closed, the...

TIPS TO MAINTAIN THE CUSTOM INJECTION MOLD

Plastic molding is critical in any injection molding industry as it is the backbone of many manufacturing processes. Companies have to maintain their custom injection mold frequently as it will help them make the perfect products at an affordable price. As custom injection molds are supposed to work under extreme temperature conditions, only the timely maintenance can increase this machinery’s lifespan and the products’ preciseness. Why Should You Maintain the Custom Injection Mold? To be more specific, the reasons why maintaining the mold...

CUSTOM INJECTION MOLDING VS. COMPRESSION MOLDING

Molding is one of the most common manufacturing processes involving materials such as plastics, rubber, and similar polymers. However, it is essential to note that molding processes vary from each other. For example, custom compression and injection molding, the two most popular molding processes, remain mysterious to some people. And the following guide offers a basic overview of both methods. What Is Custom Injection Molding? We’ll start with a consideration of how injection molding works. Custom injection molding is the most utilized manufacturing...

PRECISION INJECTION MOLDING VS. MOLD

With the advances in injection molding leaping ahead over the past few decades, there has been some growing confusion in consumers’ understanding of the primary differences between precision injection molding and ordinary mold manufacturers. At its core, the argument comes down to the precise measurements and specifications of one need and how the other is a stage in a larger process. How you will differentiate between the two will most likely come down to the types of parts you require and your...

TOP 5 ADVANTAGES OF INJECTION MOLDING

If you have ever purchased an item that is plastic from a store, that item was likely manufactured using injection molding. There are many advantages of using injection molding. Injection Molding is a manufacturing process used to produce plastic products and components. The process involves injecting molten material into molds that form the product. Injection molding can use many different materials, but thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers are the most common. There are many products made using this process, and...