25 Jul 2022

What is the Parting Line in Injection Molding?  An injection molding parting line is visible on all injection molded plastic parts. The two halves of a mold create a parting line between them when they clamp shut. While molds need to seal completely during the process, a thin visible line can always still be found […]

14 Jun 2022
Different plastics and color types for plastic injection molding.

What is Plastic Injection Molding? To create plastic parts, manufacturers use a process called plastic injection molding. Plastic injection molding involves injecting molten plastic into a mold to form the product. The plastic then cools in the shape of the product, creating the final product. Once you understand what plastic injection molding is, you can […]

close-up of small, blue plastic parts

Low-volume injection molding is the best option if you are looking to make parts in quantities of 100,000 or fewer. It’s used for mass-producing identical parts before committing to a long-term molding setup, whereas other parts may never need to be produced in higher volumes. This form of molding is one of the most common […]

20 Nov 2021
Plastic molding machinery in a factory.

What’s the best way to make sure that your injection molding is cost-effective, efficient, and consistent? Short-run molding! This specialized process involves using molds made from less expensive aluminum or steel. You can expect many of the same benefits of injection molding when producing small runs without sacrificing quality or performance; it’s an easy choice […]

close-up of small, blue plastic parts

Injection-molded plastic parts   Injection molding can create parts used in all sorts of projects and industries. From cars to computers, motorcycles to models, plastic injection molding is how modern products get made. In fact, plastic parts made with injection molding surround each of us every day. Plastic parts are so appealing to businesses because […]

15 Sep 2021
Prototype mold for small plastic parts with the parts besides the mold.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ABS, is a common thermoplastic polymer plastic used in injection molding. It is relatively inexpensive and easy to mold. This sort of process is usually used in consumer goods and pieces for electronics. ABS injection molding is not resistant to sunlight and weather, so this choice may not be the best solution […]