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101 on Medical Injection Molding

Did you know Medical Injection Molding is a 2.6 billion dollar industry? Breaking that down that’s 1.98 billion dollars in the US alone! It serves some major industries as well: Surgical Equipment, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices, Anesthesia Products, Patient Monitoring…

ABS injection molding

ABS plastic is a versatile, low-cost material that is used in a wide range of products.ABS injection molding is a process by which ABS plastic is melted and injected into a mold to create a desired shape. This process is…

Polylactic Acid (PLA) injection molding

Polylactic Acid, or PLA, is a biodegradable and eco-friendly thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch. PLA has a wide range of applications, but one of the most popular uses for this material is injection molding. Injection molding is…

what is automotive injection molding

Injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mold. Injection molding can be performed with a variety of materials, including metals, glasses, elastomers, confections, and most commonly thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Material for…

101 tips:low volume injection molding

In the world of injection molding, there are a variety of different techniques that can be employed in order to create the desired product. One such technique is low volume injection molding. This method is often used when production quantities…

history of mold designer

After the Second World War, people started using plastics more and there was a need for people who could design molds for plastic products. At first, these molds were made by artisans in tool and die maker shops. These artisans…

Common Rules for Runner Systems

No matter what type of runner system you’re using, there are some basic rules to keep in mind. Unfortunately, some of these requirements may conflict with each other, so you’ll need to find the best compromise. Rule 1: Decline of…