Posts by Ken Glassen
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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Using DfM During Product Development to Control Part Costs and Quality
It’s generally accepted that roughly 80% of a part’s total cost is determined during…
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The Process of Scientifically Qualifying Injection Molding Tools
The practice and purpose of qualifying a tool is at the very core of scientific mold…
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4 Design Considerations for Manufacturability of Critical-Use Parts
There is little room for error when designing plastic parts for critical-use applica…
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Advanced Plastics Make Vehicles Efficient, Affordable & Attractive
When engineering-grade resins were introduced in the 1950s, some auto manufacturers …
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Benefits of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) in Injection Molding
Injection molded parts and components can be cost-effective solutions for projects s…
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Injection Molding Snap-Fit Connections Help Manufacturers Save Time and Money
WHAT ARE Snap-Fit JOINTs? Snap-fit designs, also called snap joints, are an effectiv…
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How In-House Tooling Capabilities Improve Your Projects [VIDEO]
Tooling is arguably the most important part of the entire injection molding process.…
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How Vendor Consolidation Benefits Medical Device Manufacturers
An approved vendor list isn’t meant to be static, and if you’re treating yours like …
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Scientific Molding: The Key to Quality, Consistency and Profitability
In this age of global competitiveness and tough regulation, superior quality is the …
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