by Tim Toth | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Troubleshooting
One of the most common problems in injection molding is determining the shrinkage rate of a part that is going to be injection molded. Material data sheets provide a shrinkage rate for the material that is going to be used for a part. However, this rate is only a...
by Tim Toth | Oct 28, 2018 | Blog, Troubleshooting
Being the owner of an injection molding business as well as a mold maker for 36 years, I have encountered a variety of problems with molds, machines and molded parts. Sometimes the fix for the problem is so obvious that you just pass it right up. I would like to share...
by Tim Toth | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog, Miscellaneous
I have been building molds and also injection molding for over 30 years. Technology keeps us moving forward. When I was learning the trade, it was a trade that I knew you had to be committed to. The time that was involved in learning all of the different steps from...
by Tim Toth | Feb 14, 2014 | Blog, Troubleshooting
Injection Molding – Injection Molding Process During the injection molding process, issues arise with part quality, part cosmetics and part dimensions. These issues are resolved through the injection molding process parameters and/or modifications with the...
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...