During the injection molding process, harsh conditions (high temperature, high speed) and deterioration of plastic additives can release high volumes of decomposition gases. Mold deposits, gas burns, ...

Fill speed, pack pressure, cooling rate, and melt temperature are the four critical process variables of injection molding that control the quality and consistency of molded parts. The first three ...

You’ve likely seen many tutorials on making silicone parts using 3D printed molds online. The vast majority of these methods use a simple pour method to fill the mold. This relies on careful degassing ...

When it comes to manufacturing, sheet metal and injection molding make the world go ’round. As a manufacturing method, injection molding has its own range of unique design issues and gotchas that are ...

Press preventative maintenance is key to the success of any molding company. A company’s ability to keep unplanned maintenance to a minimum is paramount to meeting customer needs. Press hydraulics ...

TOKYO, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics, has developed a testing method that identifies gas formation during the injection ...