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

Top 10 Types of Plastic Material for 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 […]

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20 Dec 2021
close-up of small, blue plastic parts

Low-Volume Injection Molding: What You Need to Know

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 […]

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20 Nov 2021
Plastic molding machinery in a factory.

A Guide to Short Run Plastic Injection Molding

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 […]

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11 Oct 2021
close-up of small, blue plastic parts

Plastic Parts: An Intro to Manufacturing

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 […]

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

ABS Injection Molding: Process & Guide

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 […]

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16 Aug 2021

How to Mass Produce a Product | The Ultimate Guide 

What are some examples of mass production?    Mass production is what takes a garage invention and puts it on shelves around the world. It is the process by which products are replicated at scale. It allows you to turn a dream into a business and a passion into a successful product. Almost everything you […]

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07 Jul 2021
white rapid prototype ball

How to create the perfect plastic prototype

Manufacturing plastic prototypes – where to start The first step in every product’s life is prototyping. Whether it’s a brand new idea or an improvement on an old design, prototyping allows designers to test products before going to production. From consumer goods to industrial, every field across every industry benefits from the ease and affordability […]

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20 Jun 2021
Prototype made out of metal.

How To Create The Perfect Plastic Prototype

Manufacturing plastic prototype – where to start The first step in every product’s life is prototyping. Whether it’s a brand new idea or an improvement on an old design, prototyping allows designers to see and test a product before it goes to production. From consumer goods to industrial, every field across every industry benefits from […]

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05 Apr 2021
Woman operating an injection molding machine

Sprues and injection molding

What is a sprue? A sprue is a channel through which molten plastic flows into the mold. Specifically, the sprue is the entry point of the molten plastic, the vertical passage which plastic then flows through into runners and gates. In general, the entire assembly is commonly known as the sprue. The whole system is […]

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20 Mar 2021
example of small toy model pieces that show the lines formed by sprue.

Sprues And Injection Molding

What is a sprue? A sprue is a channel through which molten plastic flows into the mold. The sprue is specifically the entry point of the molten plastic, the vertical passage which then flows through runners and gates, but in general, the entire assembly is commonly known as the sprue. The whole system is easily […]

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