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Injection Molding Production
Micro molding thin wall cannulas at high volumes
By Paul Runyan, VP of Sales, Accumold After five years of painstaking work, micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro injection mold thin wall cannulas in very high volumes. Previous to this innovative approach to production, … [Read more...] about Micro molding thin wall cannulas at high volumes
6 mistakes to avoid when injection molding
By Jack Rulander, Senior R&D Engineer, Protolabs Injection molding is responsible for bringing us many of the products we rely on daily, from children’s toys to household items and smartphones. Working for a digital manufacturer that serves … [Read more...] about 6 mistakes to avoid when injection molding
7 tips to reduce injection molding costs
Injection molding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty. It’s worthwhile to tweak the production process to decrease both the complexity and the project expense. The primary cost … [Read more...] about 7 tips to reduce injection molding costs
BlueHalo and Alpine partner for break-through UAS innovations
BlueHalo has launched the next generation of its Intense Eye Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platform that incorporates an injection molded chassis using HX5, a multi-scale reinforced polymer from Alpine Advanced Materials. HX5 has been tested and … [Read more...] about BlueHalo and Alpine partner for break-through UAS innovations
Top five additive manufacturing articles in 2022
As additive manufacturing technologies evolve, Make Parts Fast covers all the latest trends and advancements. Here's a recap of the five most-read articles in 2022. 1. What to look for in service providers to aerospace industry Providing … [Read more...] about Top five additive manufacturing articles in 2022
Automated CT quality inspection for tooling springs saves time and resources
In competitive mold-making and injection-molding markets, where tight pricing and narrow profit margins are the norm, end quality is the one thing that distinguishes a manufacturer from others. Molds have to be perfect, and the correct-specification … [Read more...] about Automated CT quality inspection for tooling springs saves time and resources
Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
Alpine Advanced Materials has introduced Rapid Prototype Molding (RPM) using Addifab’s proprietary resin system and Nexa3D’s printers to give clients a more rapid tool manufacturing solution that provides a functional and testable part at a fraction … [Read more...] about Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
SABIC introduced a specialized portfolio of SABIC PP compounds for foam injection molding (FIM). New mineral-reinforced SABIC PPc F9005, PPc F9007 and PPc F9015 grades can help deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with … [Read more...] about SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
Material choices for injection molding
The materials available for injection molding include plastics and metals as well as hybrid materials and additives and fillers. The range of materials can be overwhelming, so it is often best to work with your injection molding provider. Begin by … [Read more...] about Material choices for injection molding
