If you want to add external parts to your injection molded products, your manufacturer will either use insert molding or overmolding. These are two distinct methods of fusing an injection molded part with an extra part, each with its own advantages. What is insert molding? Insert molding is when a piece or pieces are added […]
Injection molding parameters are not something you would be expected to know about unless you worked in injection molding. But when preparing a machine, an injection molding parameters sheet must be closely followed to avoid bad parts or damage to machines. What are injection molding parameters? Parameters are guidelines or rules, so for an injection […]
When making injection molded plastic parts, there are many things that can go wrong. It’s vital to tune injection molding machines and molds for parts to the right specification to prevent such errors. At Rex Plastics, we understand the importance in producing the highest rate of quality parts that we can. Minimizing rejected parts saves […]
What is a plastic hinge? In injection molding, a plastic hinge refers to a specialized feature designed within a plastic part to provide flexibility and allow rotational movement. The plastic hinge design allows it to endure repeated cycles of bending or flexing without causing permanent deformation or failure of the part. Using the inherent elasticity […]
Custom plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process that involves the creation of a three-dimensional object by injecting molten plastic into a mold. This technique produces plastic parts with high precision and consistency, making it a popular choice in various industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods. With custom plastic molding, companies can create […]
Plastic injection molding is a widely used manufacturing process for creating plastic parts of various sizes and shapes. Injection molding parts have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. From the plastic components in cars and appliances to toys and medical devices. If you have a product idea, it may interest you to learn if you […]
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, […]
Do you have a great idea for a new product but need to test out a few different versions? Perhaps you need to create multiple examples of your product to show to investors. Either way, rapid plastic prototyping will help you develop your product and make the leap from design to mass production with lower […]
What are threaded inserts? Threaded inserts are small, often cylindrical, parts that you can insert into a hole in a plastic part during the molding process to provide a threaded hole for a screw or bolt. Threaded insert design typically uses metal, such as steel, brass, or aluminum inserts, and comes in various thread types […]
Plastic injection molding is a process in which molten plastic injects into a mold cavity, then it cools down until a solid part forms in the shape of the mold. There are many factors that make that process specific for each part, and one factor to consider is how many cavities a mold uses. H2: […]
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