Injection Molding

In injection molding, material is fed through a hopper into a barrel where a reciprocating screw mixes and melts the material then injects it into a mold.

Five Ways to Increase Productivity for Injection Molders

Faster setups, automation tools and proper training and support can go a long way.

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Injection Molding 27 Mar 2024

How To Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 4

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

Injection Molding 6 Nov 2023

Is There a More Accurate Means to Calculate Tonnage?

Molders have long used the projected area of the parts and runner to guesstimate how much tonnage is required to mold a part without flash, but there’s a more precise methodology.

Molds & Tooling 26 Oct 2023

Back to Basics on Mold Venting (Part 2: Shape, Dimensions, Details)

Here’s how to get the most out of your stationary mold vents.

Injection Molding 12 Oct 2023

Back to Basics on Mold Venting (Part 1)

Here’s what you need to know to improve the quality of your parts and to protect your molds.

Tooling 13 Sep 2023

How to Design Three-Plate Molds, Part 1

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.

Hot Runners 7 Sep 2023

Hot Runners: How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, and Controls

I conclude this three-part examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runners by focusing on heaters, thermocouples, and controls. Part 3 of 3.

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Latest Injection Molding News And Updates

NPE 12 Apr 2024

Automated Injection Molding Process Adjustments

Shibaura says its S-Concept represents an AI technology capable of making real-time process adjustments.

Packaging 12 Apr 2024

Enhanced Temperature Controls for Hot Runners, Extrusion and Packaging

NPE2024: Athena introduces expanded hot-runner controller with up to 120 zones, plus updated panel-mount “universal” temperature/process control.

NPE 11 Apr 2024

Next-Generation All-Electric and Vertical Injection Molding Machines

Sodick Plustech’s VR-G and MS-G2 Series both utilize the company’s proprietary V-Line technology, separating plasticizing and injection functions, and have upgraded displays, energy efficiency, response time and more.

Injection Molding 5 Apr 2024

3D Printed Hot Runner Nozzles, Pressure Pads Provide Reliable Temperature Handling

NPE2024: Witosa GmbH, through its distributor DMS, brings the Monolith hot runner nozzle and hardened steel Energy Blocker to the U.S., enabling the reduction in time, costs and improvements in product quality.

Feeding & Blending 1 Apr 2024

'Simple' Units Feature State-of-the-Art Controls

NPE2024: New dryer line from Motan billed as the most cost-effective entry-level models it offers and comes equipped with state-of-the-art control technology.

1 Apr 2024

Enhanced Dry-Ice Cleaning Systems for Screws, Tooling

NPE2024: Cold Jet will be displaying four new dry-ice cleaning solutions for screw and tooling, and will also offer booth visitors a chance to win one of them.

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NPE 4 Apr 2024

Absolute Haitian Brings Next Generation of Presses to Orlando

Absolute Haitian says Generation 5 of the servo-hydraulic Haitian and electric Zhafir machines lines emphasize efficiency, performance and intelligence.

Automation 2 Apr 2024

Processing Megatrends Drive New Product Developments at NPE2024

It’s all about sustainability and the circular economy, and it will be on display in Orlando across all the major processes. But there will be plenty to see in automation, AI and machine learning as well.

Injection Molding 29 Mar 2024

PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures

Beyond Plastic and partners have created a certified biodegradable PHA compound that can be injection molded into 38-mm closures in a sub 6-second cycle from a multicavity hot runner tool.

NPE 29 Mar 2024

Four Industry 4.0 Tech Adoption Insights from Indiana Plastics Manufacturers

As more plastics manufacturers step into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights have emerged about how best to approach the digital transformation journey.

Tooling Know-How 27 Mar 2024

How To Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 4

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

Injection Know How 7 Mar 2024

Understanding the Effect of Pressure Losses on Injection Molded Parts

The compressibility of plastics as a class of materials means the pressure punched into the machine control and the pressure the melt experiences at the end of fill within the mold will be very different. What does this difference mean for process consistency and part quality?

FAQ: Injection Molding

What is injection molding?

Plastic injection molding is a cyclical manufacturing process that allows for cost-efficient production of a mass number of identical parts made from either thermoplastic or thermoset materials.

How to Improve Consistency in Injection Molding?

Cushion values in injection molding ultimately are an indication of a part’s quality, especially its dimensions. A consistent cushion will create consistent part dimensions.

How to Get Rid of Bubbles in Injection Molding?

It is important to determine which type of bubble your part has, and what the root cause might be. Determining bubble type will allow you to pinpoint the source and determine your next course of action to eliminate the problem.

How can I improve my injection molding quality and productivity?

Most molders are still relying on “general-purpose” screw designs that go back 30 years. With all of the technical improvements that have been made on machines over that time, nothing has been done to improve melt uniformity. We still use “general-purpose” (GP) screws, which well-known screw designer Bob Dray wisely has called “no-purpose” screws. That is they do not melt plastic uniformly. Processing with a uniformly melted plastic would seem like a high priority, but it has seen little if any attention.