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[Infographic] How Plastic Injection Molders Achieve Uniform Wall Thickness
If you look closely at any plastic injection-molded product — be it a toothbrush holder, electric razor housing, or phone case — you’ll notice how their walls are all relatively uniform. Achieving uniform wall thickness is one of the fundamental concepts of plastic injection molding. Ignoring it can result in sinking, warping, and even dysfunctional…
How to Transfer Your Mold in 8 Simple Steps
Whether it’s moving between in-house facilities or to a new injection molding company, moving your molds from one location to another is a major project. For some companies, it means moving dozens of molds and involves a significant amount of money being invested.
4 Crucial Aspects to Overcome Cosmetic Defects in Plastic Parts
Many different cosmetic defects can make plastic parts unsuitable for use. Weld lines, small scuff marks, and other issues may not detract from part performance, but consumers won’t want to purchase a product that has visible imperfections.Overcoming these cosmetic defects, then, is just as important as dealing with other issues.
6 Plastic Injection Molding Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2018
The injection molding industry is always changing as new technology, materials, and techniques are introduced. There are a number of changing trends that experts anticipate will occur in 2018. While some of these trends may not last long due to innovative advances, others may go from trends to standard operating procedure.
New Berlin Plastics: Setting You UP for Success
Here at New Berlin Plastics, whenever we come face to face with a challenge, we take it upon ourselves to identify the root causes and go above and beyond to find a solution. Because of this, our customers have more confidence in our ability to support their needs since we can demonstrate that we operate…
Why is Automation Vital for Injection Molding
“To err is human,” goes the saying. To err in manufacturing, however, can be very costly. Today, the plastic manufacturing sector is experiencing a rapidly expanding automation trend, which has not only mitigated the costs associated with human error but also improved a range of other components regarding labor and energy processes. By implementing automation…
Making the Switch to Plastic: Understanding Where and When to Use Injection Molding
You might not realize it, but many of the products you use on a daily basis were wholly or partially constructed using injection molding. This process is very commonly used to manufacture a large number of identical products. With many parts and products now made from plastic, injection molding has become one of the top…
3 Ways to Improve Part Quality and Reduce Cost Through Tooling
Many people believe that improving part quality means increasing costs, but that’s not always the case. In fact, with effective tooling you can improve both your overall quality and lower your costs. Tooling is a vital part of injection molding and a long-term investment. When you launch a new project, you want to make certain…
[Infographic] Evaluating Part Failure In Injection Molded Components
Quality issues with your injection molded plastic parts can slow down production runs, waste materials, and ultimately leave you with a sub-par product. Assuming that there are no design flaws, however, a systematic approach to identify and resolve part complications can enhance your processes and improve the quality of finished products. A range of factors, regardless of the…
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