No matter what upcoming projects you may have as an injection mold builder or injection molder, there is a good chance that you are looking for ways to save money – improving your injection molds or molding process. While the steps required to complete a project may be diverse and specific demands targeted to unique […]
While there is no denying that plastic injection molding has positively impacted a variety of different industries, the recent coronavirus pandemic has led many manufacturers to determine how their services may impact the medical industry or other associated industries in times of need. Modern medical-grade plastic injection molding can be used to create medical devices, […]
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.
If you are currently using robotic systems in your manufacturing process, you likely already know how easy it makes the process. Not only can you make parts quicker, they often have the same accuracy with each element completed, as would otherwise be unavailable. However, one small deviation can lead to a crash and tool damage […]
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 […]