Category: injection molding

The safest way to minimize injection molding cycle time is to remove non-value-added seconds while keeping filling, packing, cooling, and ejection inside a proven quality

Flow marks are visible bands, ripples, or halos that show the melt front did not create a uniform surface as it filled the cavity. They

2-shot injection molding creates a multi-material part by molding a substrate and then adding a second resin in the same production cycle. The result can

Thin-wall injection molding is defined by the relationship between wall thickness, flow length, material behavior, and the ability of the mold and machine to fill

PA66 injection molding requires disciplined moisture control, grade-specific processing, and a design that accounts for shrinkage, conditioning, and—when reinforced—fiber orientation. PA66 is not interchangeable with

In trying to manufacture good quality plastic gears. Processors must face some challenges. We’ll discuss these challenges and how to solve them. First, let us look at why even bother with plastic gears in the first place.

Glass-fiber-reinforced injection molding uses short glass fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic to increase stiffness, strength, dimensional performance, or temperature capability. The reinforcement also changes flow,

The best injection molding material is the grade that meets the part’s function and environment while remaining moldable, inspectable, and economical at the planned volume.

ABS is a thermoplastic polymer. It has an amorphous structure and melts temperature between 190 and 270oC. But it is injection molded between 40 and 80oC. A terpolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene produced by emulsion polymerization. It is a low cost, high impact resistant, and lightweight. It has an average density of 1.07g/m3. It can withstand an impact of 200 -215J/m. ABS is a low-cost material.