We’ve narrowed it down to 10 critical questions you should ask before beginning any injection molding project. Armed with these questions, you’ll be ready to start your next project on the right track. No wasted time, no surprises. Read More
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The ideal solution is one in which the existing supplier, new supplier and customer are able to openly communicate while maintaining all customer deliverables in the process. However, when this is not possible, having a supplier that has experience with this type of transaction is extremely invaluable.Read More
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Injection molding for manufacturing is one of the most cost-effective ways to go. Other considerations include plastic part durability and longevity, customer and client satisfaction, part tolerances and overall labor costs. Read More
Take the time to answer the following questions before you attempt to design molds for injection molding; How will the part be used? How will this component integrate with other parts in the final assembly? What kinds of loads and pressure will it be subjected to?Read More
A part’s features must be reviewed carefully in terms of how the resin material enters and fills the mold cavity, as well as how the material cools while in the mold. An experienced tool design engineer understands how to control mold temperature and cooling rate process optimization. This critical step will help to optimize cycle times, reduce stress in the part and prevent various physical and cosmetic defects. The result is a stronger part that is easier to manufacture.Read More
The gate’s design, location, and type have important effects on the final part, including packing, gate vestige, dimensions, warping, and overall cosmetic appearance. Two types of gates are used in injection molding: manually trimmed and automatically trimmed.Read More
Virtually everything with an electrical signal causes some level of EMI or RFI interference, proper shielding for injection molded component parts is necessary to meet regulatory requirements as well as ensure continued, reliable performance.Read More
With injection molding, a variety of factors affect a part’s final cost, including part design, production time, the temperature and pressure used, and the type of plastic resin chosen. However, there are bigger issues to consider long before your part is in the mold. Following some industry best practices will go a long way toward minimizing your part costs without compromising your design goals.Read More
Gas assist injection molding (GAIM) is an enhanced injection molding process often applied for complex parts, large parts and parts requiring an attractive, cosmetic finish.Read More
Insert molding is the process of placing of an object (insert) into an injection mold and then encasing some portion of it in plastic.Read More
Injection molding begins with melted thermoplastic being injected into a mold, and a packing stage where pressure is built and the plastic is formed into the shape of the mold. In structural foam molding, the injection stage is basically the same, but the packing stage is augmented by a chemical blowing agent mixed with the material.Read More
Structural foam molding is an option available to manufacturers who are looking for a way to create stronger, more rigid plastic parts. It is also a method used to reduce potential part weight for larger parts.Read More
Structural foam parts have much higher strength-to-weight and strength-to-stiffness ratios than injection molded parts. They are also much more impact resistant due to the microcellular structure.Read More
Over molding is process that adds a softer touch to molded parts while also improving grip on hand controls and providing water resistance and sound absorption.Read More
Our services include pad printing, hot stamping, digital printing, and product painting and plating. We deliver both finished products and subassemblies.Read More
When it comes to adding your brand or other information to your injection molded parts, pad printing offers some very valuable advantages.Read More
Painting after the injection molding process is a good solution when requirements cannot be met with just a custom colored resin. This can be due to several factors that include appearance, UV protection and improved functionality.Read More
Mold flow analysis (MFA) and tool design are both very important aspects in the injection molding part design and troubleshooting process. They help assure that a new mold tool design will yield quality parts that meet or exceed expectations.Read More
There are numerous detailed reports within the results of the MFA, not only the answer to “will it fill properly?”, but it will identify areas that may not hold up under stress, where the hot spots or thick areas are in the mold.Read More
STL allows for smoothing and filling in of areas not scanned, allowing for more precise documentation of product qualityRead More
Cobots can handle all the repetitive and tedious elements of manufacturing, leaving operators open for more complex tasks and part analysis.Read More
It’s essential to take some time to learn about the characteristics of thermoplastic resins. There are many different types and grades available.Read More
With all the various features to consider when it comes to resins including ductility, rigidity, dimensional stability, temperature tolerance, chemical resistance and more, there are many variations and trade-offs.Read More
A resin’s flexibility, moldability, strength, and cost all have an impact on the choice of mold material.Read More
Product design assistance, custom mold design, custom mold manufacturing, resin selection, and total quality management.Read More
The entire custom molding process is a rigorous journey from design to production readiness. How you design a mold, build it and validate it determines the foundational strength of the entire manufacturing process.Read More
Mold flow analysis is a process to determine if a new mold tool design will yield quality parts that meet or exceed expectations.Read More
Contract manufacturing, painting and decorating, EMI / RFI shielding, inserting, ultrasonic welding, and heat staking.Read More
Our expertise includes engineering, product design, injection molding, custom molding, sub- and finished assembly and the on-time delivery of components and finished products for major industry.Read More
It is important for designers to consider product requirements when parts are being designed for ultrasonic assembly. Joint design and resin selection decisions are impacted by these inputs.Read More
Ultrasonic welding is faster, safer, and cheaper than other means of bringing plastic components together.Read More
The specific difference has a lot to do with the frequency at which electrical distortions fall between. All RFI is EMI, but not all EMI is RFI.Read More
Heat staking is one of the many processes used in plastic assembly when at least one of the parts is made from thermoplastic. In most cases, heat staking is the preferred method for joining metal parts to plastics. It is also used to join two dissimilar plastic components.Read More
The AICON smartScan is a new state-of-the-art piece of metrology equipment that helps us to accelerate the injection molded part development process. It’s a blue-light scanner, that works in conjunction with PolyWorks inspection software.Read More
Manufacturers looking to add cobots to their production lines can expect measurably better parts, sometimes in half the time.Read More
The new press will have an integrated Columbia industrial PC and a variable delivery pump hydraulic system that allows for precise process control and high power efficiency. The support team at Negri Bossi will be able to monitor its operation remotely via the Internet at any time so they can perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and intervention in real time.Read More
The Negri Bossi s850T-7460 series molding machine fills the gap between existing 770 ton and 1500-ton presses and uses less energy to provide more tonnage pressure and tighter tolerances.Read More
By providing a clearer, more complete image of a piece, STL allows high standards of quality control.Read More
