Injection Molding Photo Courtesy of All-State Plastics.
Although metalworking and woodworking are two product development processes that have been around for centuries that does not mean that they are the only two interesting histories as far as production evolution goes. Plastic belongs to the 19th and 20th century, the material utilized more then any other to serve tasks in our daily lives as well as Continue reading
Products made of plastic are everywhere in our culture partly because of the mass produced process that made them so readily and cheaply available; injection molding. Plastic molding has been around since the late 1800’s, although it wasn’t until the mid 1950’s that it started moving toward the popularity it Continue reading
The design and production of a mold for mass production of injection molded plastics must be perfect, since an imperfect mold will create an imperfect part and lots of them. Also, because they are expensive, it is not a process that manufacturers purchasing molds for their production line want to mess around with. Quality metals, designs and Continue reading
Injection Moulders Photo Courtesy of Penguin, LLC.
The machines that practice injection molding create the plastic products that surround us regardless of the context we are in, as long as we are within civilization’s bounds. In fact, even campers encounter plastic products when Continue reading
Injection Molded Plastics Photo Courtesy of Britech Injection Molded Plastics.
There are a few general terms applied to groups of resins, also known as plastics. One that requires a special model of plastic injection mould is known as thermoset polymers, because its chemical make-up only allows it to be melted down, molded and hardened once. This is different from other injection molded plastics, like those produced from thermoplastic bases. They are able to be melted, molded and Continue reading
One of the major issues injection molded plastics face is how to ensure that no air bubbles get stuck in the plastic as it hardens in the mold. Air bubbles alter the structure and texture of the new product, making it both aesthetically displeasing and Continue reading
A number of industries that utilize plastic products have special requirements for the parts they need. Industries such as the medical field, automotive, aerospace, marine and manufacturing machining all use multimedia parts that must be fashioned in a low-cost, efficient and Continue reading
Plastic is not considered the most environmentally friendly material we humans have developed. Because it is a man made substance it does not deteriorate in the same way that wood or metal does, returning to the earth in a fashion that does not harm it but nurtures it. Of course this is true for altered metallic materials as well, but the Continue reading