Injection Molding

Automation 1 Sep 2019

Moving Toward ‘Autonomous Molding’ with a Uniform-Low-Pressure Process

A new low-pressure injection molding process has aroused interest among molders and machine suppliers. In his second article on iMFLUX, the inventor of the process explains how it is evolving to support the overall industry goal of self-correcting molding processes that can compensate for common causes of variation to maintain consistent part quality.

Thermoforming 1 Sep 2019

Processors Report Lower Orders and Production

July Plastics Processing Index dips to 46.1.

Thermoforming 1 Sep 2019

New Report Details Aging of Manufacturing Workforce

Study from Manufacturing Institute also reveals best practices by companies that are meeting the challenge head on.

best practices 1 Sep 2019

Part 1: The Basics of Tapered Interlocks

Various types of interlocks are available to molders. Here, we discuss the oldest and most common types of interlocks—those with a tapered or angular shutoff.

Injection Molding 1 Sep 2019

Graphing Injection Pressure: What Should Pack & Hold Curves Show?

Are you sure your press is doing what you want? Visit your controller often to ensure your machines plot the pressure vs. time graph for all your processes. Here let’s focus on pack and hold.

Molds & Tooling 1 Sep 2019

Speed and Flexibility Help Molder, Moldmaker Fill a Niche in Product Development

Quotes in hours, parts and molds in days—Xcentric Mold & Engineering brings prototype speed to production molding and moldmaking.

Injection Molding 1 Sep 2019

Molder’s Philosophy of ‘Giving Back’ Helps Attract New Employees

R&D Plastics participates in numerous programs to further plastics education with local universities and high schools. This effort breeds good community relations and helps attract new employees.