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 | 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 | 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 19, 2014 | Blog, Injection Molds
There is a large selection of different types of steel used for various applications in the manufacturing of all types of products. In the injection molding industry, there are common steels used for different parts of an injection mold. One of the driving...
by Tim Toth | Feb 14, 2014 | Blog, Miscellaneous
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...
