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Perfecting Your Product: How to Prevent the Most Common Defects in Plastic

December 16, 2018
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Like most processes, plastic injection molding is not without its challenges. Producing injection-molded parts requires both attention to detail and technical expertise to prevent defects and other costly mistakes that can equate to significant losses and delays for manufacturers.This post will examine some of the most common plastic defects that occur in the molding process,…

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Steel or Aluminum? Finding Your Proper Mold Material

September 25, 2018
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When developing a new injection mold, choosing the right material for the job is one of the most critical steps. There is no one right option for all jobs and all situations – the right material is going to depend on the specifics of the task at hand. Only when all of the various factors…

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6 Ways Choosing the Right Injection Molding Partner Will Impact Your Process

August 28, 2018
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Plastic injection molding has plenty of benefits when compared to its other manufacturing counterparts. Injection molding is quick, accurate, resourceful, and costs less, making it an excellent option for any company. Leveraging injection molding can have quite the positive impact on your business, and having the right partner is key; here are 6 reasons why.

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How to Transfer Your Mold in 8 Simple Steps

June 12, 2018
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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.

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6 Plastic Injection Molding Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2018

June 10, 2018
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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.

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A Brief History of Plastic Injection Molding

February 28, 2018
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When you think of the great inventions of modern history you probably think of automobiles, airplanes, computers, and other revolutionary innovations. While these developments are vital, have you ever considered the multifaceted manufacturing processes, materials, and design applications their production entails?

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The Biggest Reasons to Replace Metals with Plastic

February 15, 2018
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In historical context, plastic was issued as a “cheap” replacement for expensive materials and supply shortages. In fact, plastic gained prominence during World War II when war rationing necessitated material substitutes. While plastic today is still an affordable manufacturing medium, it has revolutionized production for a range of industries and is certainly not a “lesser”…

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Project Management: 5 Key Supply Chain Processes for Injection Molding

February 13, 2018
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Regardless of the industry or specific undertaking, project management can be a difficult task. For injection molding, however, managerial discipline and oversight are essential. Project Management Offices (PMOs) have become a standard in the molding industry; they ensure high-quality production runs by instituting specific policies and procedures and monitoring the entirety of manufacturing processes.

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The Importance of Mold Flow Analysis for Improving Injection Molding Design

February 5, 2018
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Creating a high performing mold is a vital part of the injection molding process, but can be a challenging. While one might think liquid plastic simply takes on the shape of the mold it’s injected into, a strong initial design and innovative techniques are vital to consistent part production.

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How Plastic Molding Technology Is Recycling And Reshaping The Manufacturing Industry

January 30, 2018
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Plastic injection molding has become one of the most popular manufacturing techniques, which should come as no surprise. Due to its durability, affordability, and multifaceted capabilities, plastic has become a commonly chosen material for industries and the consumer populous. Today, high-end plastics can offer exceptional strength, luxurious feel, and compose products ranging from car exterior…

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