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7 Reasons to Perform a Mold Flow Analysis
Mold flow analysis can be essential to ensure that a mold is capable of producing the strongest and most consistent parts. Is mold flow a necessary step of the process, or is it just extra time and effort?
[Infographic] 9 boss design tips for plastic parts
Bosses are protruding features on parts. They are frequently used as a point of attachment or assembly. Often, they are designed as cylindrical projections with holes that are designed to accept screws, threaded inserts or other types of fastening hardware. Because bosses are often subjected to loadings not encountered in other sections of a component,…
[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…
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