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Mold Polishing Tips For Injection Molds

Mold polishing is primarily a manual process requiring a high level of skill and knowledge.  There are a number of finishes available to mould makers and the final finish depends upon the plastic part requirements. Types of Finishes in Mold Polishing The most basic type of finish is a “sto... Read More

Plastic Injection Molding In The Medical Industry

The Advantages of Injection Molding Injection molding brings with it a number of advantages. One is scale; it’s easy to manufacture in volume, since plastic injection molding is easier than the casting and stamping methods often used with surgical steel. The raw materials are less expensive. Comp... Read More

An Introduction To Hot Runner Systems In Injection Molding

What is a hot runner injection molding system? A hot runner system delivers liquid plastic to a number of mold cavities in order to create a plastic product. It is an injection molding assembly that uses a heated manifold to keep plastic in a molten state. This heated plastic travels from the mol... Read More

Westfall Technik enhances micro-molding capabilities

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726. Westfall Technik’s Mold Craft Tech Center (Willernie, MN) has adde... Read More

The Evolution of Moldmaking

As we’ve progressed from revolutionary inventions such as the light bulb on to the telecommunications age of the radio, phones, and televisions, the methods of manufacturing and product design have evolved as well. Computers, the internet, sustainable power, and everything that comes next i... Read More

How To Make A Plastic Mold For Product And Parts

Most people within the plastics industry are familiar with creating a mold for plastic products. Or, at least have a general understanding of the process that goes into it. However, some general confusion still exists with product designers, engineers, and other professionals about the ins and ou... Read More