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11 Oct 2021

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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 […]

15 Jul 2013

BY Rex Plastics
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How Much Does Plastic Injection Molding Cost?

A small, single cavity plastic injection mold usually costs between $1,000 and $5,000. Very large or complex molds may cost as much as $80,000 or more. On average, a typical mold costs $12,000. At least to some degree, asking what plastic injection molds cost is a lot like asking, “How much is a car?” […]

07 Jan 2021

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Plastic Finish Types: What You Need to Know

When creating a product or part using injection molding, it’s easy to get caught up in that piece’s actual production. Things like material, size, and complexity are all important factors to consider and have a huge impact on production. But what about the look and feel of your product? If your product or part is […]

13 Feb 2020

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The Plastic Injection Molding Process

The plastic injection molding process The basics of the plastic injection molding process: melted plastic injects into a metal mold. The plastic material cools inside the mold and hardens into the finished product. The product releases when the two halves of the mold separate and the plastic ejects. How does injection molding work? Put simply, […]

19 Mar 2020

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Exploring the cost for injection molded parts

How much does an injection mold cost? In general, an injection mold should cost anywhere between $1,000 and $80,000, the average cost is around $12,000. This investment is only part of the story, however, as another factor is just as important; cost per part. The cost per part When it comes to the total […]

23 Sep 2019

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What is CNC Machining?

What is a CNC Machine and How Does it Work? CNC Machines are some of the most important tools used in modern manufacturing. They can perform an incredibly diverse range of tasks and are essential for product design. Because of the complexity of CNC machines, it can be easy to get lost when trying […]

09 May 2019

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A Rookie’s Guide to Plastic Injection Molding

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 […]

15 Mar 2019

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The Back End: How Injection Molding is Done

If you’re new to plastic injection molding, the process can seem mystifying and a bit daunting. Today, we’re going to take a peek behind the curtain at Rex Plastics and make sense of injection molding from start to finish. In the process, we’ll help you see exactly how easy it can be to take your […]

10 Sep 2018

BY Rex Plastics
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Mold Making: Leave It to the Experts

Onshoring your plastic mold making means keeping production and jobs close to home, but it also has other benefits for American businesses. Not least of these are access and accountability. If you’re in the planning stages of your next plastic injection-molded product, and especially if you’re a startup learning the basics of mold making, there […]

15 Jan 2019

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Don’t Buy a New Plastic Molded Part, Modify Instead & Cut Costs

You’re not alone. At any given moment, somewhere in the world, someone struggles with the same plastic injection molding challenge: you have a part that you need to modify, but you don’t want to buy a new one. Our advice to anyone facing this situation is don’t reinvent the wheel—especially when it comes to sprockets […]

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