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Plastics Shrinkage Rate & Mold Shrinkage Rate
Are your plastics and molds shrinking? Before you reach for the shrink ray, we’re here to tell you that the decrease in size is most likely due to a process known as the shrinkage rate. In injection molding and other processes within the manufacturing industry, a die or part can end up smaller than it was intended due to forces like pressure, temperature, cooling time, and more. While it can be alarming initially when discovering unexpected results from your produ......
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Injection Molding Gates for Your Project
Choosing the right gates for your injection molding project is essential for getting the best results. But with all of the different types of gates available, how do you know which one is right for you?In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of gate types and show you how to choose the right one for your project. We’ll also give you some tips on troubleshooting common problems with injection molding gates.So, whether you’re just starting......
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Injection Mold Bottle Molding Explained: The Complete Guide
When it comes to injection mold bottle molding, there’s a lot of terminology and process that can be confusing. Let us demystify it for you. Injection mold bottle molding is a process where heated plastic is injected into a mold, which shapes the plastic into the desired object. The two main types of injection molding are compression and injection.In compression molding, the heated plastic is squeezed into the mold cavity until it takes on the desired shape.......
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Mastering the Basics of the Two Color Injection Molding Process
Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process used to create plastic parts. In this process, melted plastic is injected into a mold, where it is cooled and solidified to form the desired part.There are two types of injection molding: single color and two color. In single color injection molding, the melted plastic is injected into a mold and solidified to form a single part. In two color injection molding, the melted plastic is injected into two different m......
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Other Polymers Instead of PA 6.6
Having a tough time thinning out your polymer choices? Look no further: this enlightening blog post is here to guide you through the decision-making process and discover if PA 6.6 really is the right match for your project! That’s right—today, we are exploring other polymers instead of PA 6.6, So we are going to dive into this deep examination together so stay tuned and watch. What is Polymer?Polymers are a unique and innovative way of thinking when it comes to ma......