Injection molding defects are often inevitable, and depending on the type of mold, various things could affect part quality. Typically, challenges are factors like material differences, ambient environmental impacts, machine changes, margins of error, and much more. Simply put, a variety of different things can cause injection molding defects; however, there are also small changes […]
Para muchos fabricantes, a menudo existe una idea errónea profundamente arraigada en sus clientes de que el metal siempre es mejor que el plástico al crear piezas. Sin embargo, dependiendo de la pieza que se esté creando, este enfoque podría estar causando costos innecesarios para un producto que puede ser igual de resistente si se […]
Elegir el material adecuado es crítico para casi todos los pasos del proceso de moldeo por inyección. Por esta razón, suele ser uno de los pasos más vitales que un fabricante y su cliente tendrán que tomar durante toda la corrida de producción. Aunque a veces hay secretismo sobre por qué se eligen tipos y […]
Anyone that says injection molding defects are a result of inattention or inexperience typically are not taking into factors like material differences, ambient environmental facts, machine calibration changes, margins of error and much more.
While 3D printing has caused a splash in recent years, it is often not a stand-alone process and may only be a single step in the manufacturing process of a part. When paired with existing processes for mass fabrication, like injection molding, there are clear differences between the two processes and what can be achieved through them.
For most industries, it only makes sense to find the lowest cost yet most durable materials to produce the products they need. As a versatile manufacturing technique, injection molding plays a crucial role in developing and creating many modern products, from consumer toys to airplane components. This article will look at the top 6 industrial […]
Although many plastic component designers may not think about it, core preload is an essential part of any successful injection molding project requiring precision and uniformity. As the creators of KOR-LOK® Side Action Systems, PFA has a unique understanding of preload and the critical importance of choosing a hydraulic locking cylinder (HLC) that will maintain proper preload […]
As an important, yet sometimes overlooked, part of the injection mold design process, individual components can often be overlooked as primary systems take center stage. This is particularly a concern with some overseas suppliers that are looking to cut corners to increase profit margins. In this article, we will look at some important components that […]
While using molds to make solid objects has been a concept for thousands of years, plastic injection molding is a far more recent development. Through the injection molding process, a liquified plastic resin is injected into a mold where it will chemically cure or eventually cool into the shape that the mold provides. In this […]
For military and tactical industries, finding the balance between both dependability and uniformity is essential. And, although you may not think it fits from an outside perspective, plastic injection molding is an ideal approach to creating tactical products and military-grade equipment quickly and affordably. In this article, we will explore some of the benefits of […]
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