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 | 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 | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Injection Molds
Injection Molding Process An injection mold used in the injection molding process, consists of a two piece mold that is opened and closed to allow plastic to be injected under tremendous pressure when the mold is closed, to create a part. After a short...
by Tim Toth | Mar 28, 2014 | Blog, Troubleshooting
One of the most critical components of an injection mold is being able to run an uninterrupted cycle during the injection molding process. One of most common causes of an inconsistent cycle is having a part not being ejected from the injection mold. There are...
by Tim Toth | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Miscellaneous
Injection molding machine operators are an important factor in the final injection molded part that is produced. There are a wide range of skill levels required from injection molding machine operators. The first level is rather easy and basically requires little...