by Tim Toth | May 15, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molding
The injection molding cycle sequence is typical for almost every injection molded part. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part, the injection molding cycle is the same. Before the mold is put into the molding machine, some materials that are...
by Tim Toth | Mar 19, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molding
After your injection mold is finished and parts have been approved, the next step is to find an injection molding company that will be able to run production of your parts. The injection molding company will estimate the cycle time and also find out the material...
by Tim Toth | Jan 24, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molding, Plastic Products
Injection Molding – Success There are four items needed to have success in injection molding a finished part. The initial part design must be done within some common guidelines. The first of these is to have even wall thickness throughout the part. Sometimes, this is...
by Tim Toth | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molding
Part tolerances in injection molded parts are one of the most important factors in a finished molded part. In the plastics industry, there are two levels of part tolerances for injection molding, commercial and fine. The difference between the two is big enough 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 | Sep 3, 2013 | Blog, Injection Molding
After you have established an idea for your newly designed injection molded product, the next step, which is one of the most important, is selecting a resin. You need to address what the product requirements are and ask yourself some of the following questions: What...
