Category injection molding

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…

How wall thickness and gate effect mold cost

It is critical to prioritize moldability during the design phase in order to reduce injection molding costs. Saving thousands of dollars is possible if moldability is optimized from the beginning. Wall thickness One process expert emphasized wall thickness as the…

injection molding vs blow molding

You are creating a product that will require molded plastic parts. While injection molding and blow molding are two of the most popular methods to create high-quality, affordable plastic parts and products that are cost-effective, they are not the same.…

Digital Factories in future

Technological leaps and bounds developments will eventually find their way into the industrial processes. Manufacturing processes, particularly, are at a point beyond the limits previously confined only to the realm of science-fiction. With the rapid pace of technology advancements and…