Injection molding material cost If you spend $20,000 on a steel mold and then use that mold to create 400,000 parts, the cost per part would end up at 5 cents. There’s more to it than that, however, as the labor and material used will also have an impact on the total investment. Common injection […]
Is 3D printing cheaper than injection molding? Injection molding is cheaper than 3D printing if you produce more than 100 parts. While the cost per unit using 3D printing stays relatively unchanged, the price for injection molding becomes dramatically better the more pieces you manufacture with your mold. There are, however, many factors that […]
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From toy LEGO blocks to space shuttle turbine blades, plastic injection molding touches our lives every day. But what is plastic injection molding? Why is it so popular? And is the process right for your manufacturing needs? What is injection molding? Injection molding is a common manufacturing process for producing large volumes of parts […]
What’s the True Cost of Your Mold? If the cost of your plastic mold seems as opaque to you as the plastic that makes up your parts or products, you’re not alone. Many customers come to REX Plastics with only the vaguest idea of how mold-making works, to say nothing of the processes and costs […]
We have five decades of experience but are always looking for new and revolutionary ways for businesses to better utilize their products. For Rex Plastics, one example of this is the medical industry’s use of plastic injection molding. The accuracy of injection molding plays a critical role in achieving high precision and reliability in medical […]
Since its inception in the 1960s, to its acceptance in the 1990s, the hot runner system has challenged tradition across the plastic injection molding business. With their increased cycle speed and decreased waste, hot runners are an attractive solution to many looking to diversify their injection molding process. What is a hot runner injection […]
What is acrylic molding? Acrylic molding is a process for creating plastic parts from acrylic materials. It involves melting acrylic pellets and injecting them into a mold to form specific shapes. This technique is widely used in various industries due to acrylic’s versatility and clarity. 5 Advantages of Acrylic Injection Molding Requires Less Energy […]
Injection mold tooling is a critical component in the production of high-volume, complex plastic parts. While the cost of tooling can be significant, understanding the intricacies of the process and the factors influencing costs can help businesses make informed decisions. In this blog, we will show you the details of injection mold tooling, its processes, […]
2024 Trends Emerging in Plastic Injection Molding The plastic injection molding industry is poised for continued growth and innovation. So as we navigate through the intricacies of this dynamic landscape, it’s crucial to stay abreast of the industry’s 2024 trends. Let’s delve into the key driving forces behind the injection molding trends anticipated to dominate […]
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