Because injection molded and blow-molded products are found everywhere in today’s world, many people assume the processes are interchangeable. However, the reality is that these two methods of producing high-quality plastic parts and products serve distinct markets and create different products. For this reason, it’s important to understand the differences between these processes so that […]
Within the realm of plastic processing, there are several methods of manufacturing. Two of the most popular processes include extrusion and injection molding. While they produce similar results, they use different equipment and techniques. Whether you are forming plastic pieces for commercial, industrial, or medical use, the manufacturing method you use will vary. Here are […]
When you need high-precision dosing for extrusion and plastic injection molding, you will want to install a gravimetric blender onto the line. This piece of equipment can decrease blending variability from overdosing colorants and additives by allowing plastics processors to measure materials accurately. Let’s examine how gravimetric blenders provide blend accuracy even when there are […]
The main draw of using a gravimetric blender in your production process revolves around how accurate measurements it produces with each use. You can save a lot of time and money, thanks in large part to this accuracy. Gravimetric blenders are complex and intricate machines with many different components working together to ensure it works […]
As technology advances, all facets of the human experience become more streamlined and more convenient. The plastics industry is no different. Look around you. How much of your immediate surroundings is composed of plastic? If you’re sitting near a window, its construction may be primarily plastic, or it has plastic components.
Injection molding is a popular plastic manufacturing technique. It is widely regarded for its versatility, flexibility, cost efficiency, and precision. It is also well-known for its ability to work with multiple plastic resins simultaneously. Some plastic resins are easier to work with than others.
In today’s testing and manufacturing landscape, both 3D printing and plastic injection molding are viable options for producing complex plastic components. While initially regarded as competing technologies, both techniques are now considered to have distinct advantages and can be used in tandem to optimize production efficiency.
The bulk density of plastic is used to describe the material’s mass per unit volume. Bulk density is most commonly expressed in grams per cubic centimeter and calculated by dividing the mass of a material by its volume. Depending on the material, however, bulk density may also be written as kilograms per liter (kg/l) or […]
In the first part of this blog, we discussed how automation and renewability are revolutionizing the plastic injection molding industry. In this second part, we’ll explore the final two top trends that have made a significant impact on how manufacturers use plastic molding technologies to ensure precise, practical parts manufacturing processes: the employment of high-performance […]
The plastic injection molding market has been steadily evolving and expanding in recent years. Since its inception, it has become one of the most commonly-used plastic formation techniques utilized across a variety of industrial applications today, including automotive, consumer goods, electronics, construction, packaging, medical applications, and more. Several growth drivers are resulting in a rise […]