Category injection molding

Design molded reinforced plastics parts

Design rules Designing molded reinforced plastics parts is difficult because of the large number of variables encountered in the material and the process, and the difficulty of controlling some of them. These variables include: composition of the resin, including fillers,…

plastic molding process cycle

The plastic molding process cycle We are ready to study the actual plastic molding process cycle in the press room inasmuch as we have become familiar with not only the component parts of the mold itself but also the materials…

casting and extrusion

casting Materials. Any resin available in liquid form can be cast. Castable resins include phenolics, polyesters, epoxies, silicones and acrylics. Types of molds. The type of mold used depends on the plastic, the size and shape of the part, and…

injection molding cost calculator

Cost of injection molding parts In three forms it is important to consider how the costs of injection molding are determined: Cost Related To The Injection Molding To assess molding prices, four basic elements must be analyzed: The volume or…