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The 8 Benefits of a Full-Service Plastic Injection Molder from the US
What are the benefits of working with a full-service injection molder from the US? Streamlined project management Reduced risk Consistent quality control Simplified inventory management Tap into a broad range of capabilities Cost and time efficiency Capacity to scale Guaranteed expertise Manufacturing goes smoothly when everything is ready to go from beginning to end. Full-service […]
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5 Top Tooling Tips to Make Perfect Injection Molded Parts
What tooling tips for injection molded parts should I follow? Figure out what polymer you’ll use Know which machines you’ll use Specify everything you want in the design List out your expectations Run samples to improve quality Creating plastic parts begins with the mold — which is where a plastic mold maker comes in. This […]
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Mold Making Services In The U.S. VS. China: 7 Questions to Ask
What should I consider when deciding on U.S. vs. China mold-making services? Can the mold-making service meet your quality standards? Does the company have tooling expertise? What engineering support do they offer? Can they handle the complexity of your design? How do they communicate? Is travel to and from their facility manageable? What are the […]
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How to Design Plastic Parts for Easy Assembly
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Everyday Items Produced Through Plastic Injection Molding
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Various Industries That Benefit from Plastic Injection Molding
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Important Technical Items to Remember When Discussing with Your Chosen Molding Company
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Can Recycling Be Applied in a Plastic Injection Molding Company?
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Plastic Injection Molding: A Guide on Using an Epoxy Mold
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Role of Temperature & Pressure in Plastic Injection Molding
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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Molding Company: What is a 2-shot Plastic Injection and What are its Advantages?
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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DIY Plastic Projects You can do at Home
How to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
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