How to Control Injection Molding Surface Finish
Surface finish for plastic parts can vary a great deal, depending on the physical an…
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Blow Molding vs Injection Molding: 3 Key Comparison Points
Injection-molded and blow-molded plastic parts are so common in everyday life that t…
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Prototype Tooling: What Option Is Best for You?
There are several prototype tooling options for your designs. The one you choose dep…
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The 5 Types of SPI Mold Classifications and Standards
The first step when you approach a custom injection molder to produce complex plasti…
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How To Avoid Warpage in Injection Molding
It can occur in just about any injection-molded part or product — yet the experience…
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4 Areas of Focus for Successful Multi-Material Injection Molding
For many OEMs, multi-material injection molding is a smart and versatile solution to…
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How Shrink Rate Dictates Injection Molding Outcomes and Part Quality
Not taking the time to properly determine shrink rate can have a big impact on the q…
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How Design for Manufacturability (DfM) Factors Into Project Success
Almost any reasonable design looks good on paper or even as a prototype, but that do…
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How Specialty Tool Materials Help Speed Cooling Times
Cooling is one of the most critical parts of the injection molding process. Not only…
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What's More Efficient: Complex Tooling Design or Machining?
There is more than one way to produce an effective plastic injection-molded part. Th…
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