27 Feb 2023
metal mould or plastic injection mold setup on high pressure injection molding machine

What is a plastic injection molding machine? Plastic injection molding machines are used to manufacture large quantities of plastic parts. People use them in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer products. Injection molded parts are made by melting plastic pellets and injecting them into a mold cavity. The desired part shape is formed, […]

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 […]