What is the reason for the high cost of injection molds? As we explore in this blog post, injection molds are costly, and there are ways to save while still getting quality products. Check out the following tips if you’re…
The design process can be simplified by following a three stage approach where material, design and fabrication decisions are made in parallel. SABIC Innovative Plastics engineers should be consulted during the early stages of the design process. Additional information on…
If you are in the plastic industry and have been using a different type of polymer to manufacture products, then you may want to think again. Polylactic acid (PLA) has numerous benefits, which makes it a much safer and smarter…
3D printing is a revolutionary technology that’s likely to have an enormous impact on the world. But what exactly is it? 3D Printing-Whatchu Talkin’ About? 3D printing is the process of creating a three-dimensional object from a digital file. It’s…
The world’s No. I trade fair for plastics and rubber The K exhibition is the world’s No. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber. It takes place every two years in Düsseldorf, Germany, and attracts more than 3,500 exhibitors from…
Injection molding simulation is critical to the success of any injection molding project.However, there are several challenges associated with injection molding that may prevent you from achieving your goals as an engineer or designer. For example, it’s difficult to predict…
OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, while ODM stands for original design manufacturer. The difference is that OEMs make products that are designed and produced by other companies. An OEM company can be a contract manufacturer or an original equipment…
What Is Plastic? Plastic is a synthetic material derived from petrochemicals. It is created by heating crude oil or natural gas until they break down into smaller molecules called monomers. These monomers then polymerize (or bond together) to create long…
There are generally 4 different stages of quality control that are performed in plastic injection molding. The first stage is the design stage, followed by Mold and Pre-Production Inspection and In Process Quality Control and Final Inspection. This is followed…
Injection molding project management plays a fundamental role in the injection molding industry. This is also true with the other industries . The details, which will get specified at a project are all documented and coordinated to achieve the final…
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