by Tim Toth | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molds, Plastic, Plastic Products
In injection molding the use of cam-action slides in injection molds is the most common and most efficient method to cast any type of undercut on a plastic part. During the initial design stage, the first thing that is looked for on a part print or a solid model is to...
by Tim Toth | Dec 27, 2013 | Blog, Injection Molding
Injection mold venting is needed on all injection molds. Some require more venting than others due to part design and also the type of plastic being used. Injection mold venting is needed due to the in-rushing of plastic during the injection molding phase of the...
by Tim Toth | Dec 18, 2013 | Blog, Injection Molds
I consider mold cooling one of the most important elements of a mold design | Injection Molding The purpose of producing a plastic part in the injection molding process is to design and build a mold that will produce consistent parts at the fastest cycle time...
by Tim Toth | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Injection Molds
In injection molding, parts can be molded with either male or female threads. Male threads are less complicated to produce than female threads. Male threads are cast as an open and shut injection mold except in some instances where the rest of the part design...
by Tim Toth | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog, Troubleshooting
Injection Molding & Injection Mold Making Tips Problems that occur in short shots are usually due to mold issues which can include improper gate size, incorrect placement of venting and/or mold temperature. Warping issues can be caused by incorrect mold...
