Plastic injection molding has a language all it’s own and with so many unique terms it can be difficult to learn the language. We put together a list of the top terms to know when discussing plastic injection molding, mold parts, materials, and problems. We hope you find this to be a useful resource.
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Plastic Injection Molding Basics 101 – The Injection Press
Our website is frequently visited by product designers, engineers and purchasing agents who are looking for information on plastic injection molding. With this in mind, we created a series of “Basics 101” type articles that are developed to give our readers a better understanding of the presses, processes and pitfalls in our industry. We begin…
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – Costs of Manufacturing a Mold
A common question for designers and engineers is “How much will a plastic injection mold cost?” It makes sense. Injection molds represent the greatest expense in upfront production costs. And, there are many factors that go into determining the cost. With any custom injection molding project, your injection molder will be able to give you…
Read MoreScary Plastic Part Defects and How to Avoid Them
When purchasing injection molded parts, it is important to understand some of the common but scary problems and defects that impact product quality. Being familiar with these imperfections and their causes can help you work with injection molders to insure the highest quality part production is achieved.
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – Injection Molding Terms
Plastic injection molding may not be rocket science, but it comes pretty close. Download Your Free Copy: Intro to Plastic Injection Molding There are hundreds of injection molding terms used in the industry. We have chosen to highlight the most common nomenclature used when discussing injection mold parts, materials and problems.
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – The Basics of an Injection Press
Our website is frequently visited by product designers, engineers and purchasing agents who are looking for information on plastic injection molding. With this in mind, we have created a new series of articles that are developed to give our readers a better understanding of the presses, processes and pitfalls in our industry. Free Guide: The…
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