Posts by Ken Glassen
Scientific Molding Process: 6 Essential Steps for Success [INFOGRAPHIC]
Regardless of the application, injection-molded parts and products are expected to p…
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What is Design of Experiments (DOE) in Scientific Molding?
Each new plastic injection molding project has three inherent goals: performance for…
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How Draft Benefits Injection-Molded Part Design and Outcomes
Custom injection molding is a go-to for OEMs across a range of industries because of…
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Injection Molding Step by Step: How Are Plastic Parts Made?
Successful custom injection molding requires process management that’s guided by exp…
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Avoiding Hoop Stress and Other Challenges During Insert Injection Molding
Insert injection molding is a process that requires an insert — typically metal — to…
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How Injection Molding Engineers Help Bridge The Design Skills Gap
The impact of the widening skills gap is of ongoing concern for manufacturers. The 2…
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GD&T for Injection Molded Parts: A Practical Approach
Let's begin with the basics: What is GD&T, and why is it important for injection…
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The Impact of Non-Uniform Injection Molding Wall Thickness
Shrink rates for plastic parts vary depending on the materials used and the injectio…
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Why OEMs Choose Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Material
North American resin production topped out at nearly 28.7 billion pounds April of 20…
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Injection Molding Tonnage Calculation: How Clamping Force Drives Quality and Costs
Injection molding is a complex, dynamic system with multiple, interacting factors—al…
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