by Tim Toth | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog, Miscellaneous
Injection Molding Family Business I am sitting here thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and what I am thankful for. First what comes to mind, is that I am very blessed with a wonderful family who has always supported me and understood the commitment that...
by Tim Toth | Sep 22, 2018 | Blog, Injection Molding
After your part is developed and ready to go into the production phase, the size of the injection molding machine needs to be chosen. Determining the number of cavities in the mold is usually dictated by part cost and production time requirements. This will be...
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 | 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...