by empslc | May 10, 2022 | Blog, Molding
There are a wide range of plastic manufacturing services you might be considering for your needs, and these are so diverse that they’re often split into specific sub-categories. Two of the most popular such processes used today, but which have some significant...
by empslc | Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, Design Engineering, Molding
Just like any other third-party service you’re considering spending money on, it pays to do your research and consider multiple options for any plastic injection molding project you need completed. Doing so allows you to ensure you’re getting the best...
by empslc | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Molding
There are a few variables within the world of plastic injection molding that are very important but can also differ in a few basic ways, and a great example here is the realm of volume. Injection molding needs can vary extremely widely between clients and...
by empslc | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog, Molding
There are several different components often used during the process of plastic injection molding, and several of these involve transferring molten plastic that’s required for the mold into the proper area. One important component typically used for this...
by empslc | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Molding
Plastic injection molding is a valuable process for several reasons, one of which is its versatility across numerous industries. One particular realm where it makes an especially large impact is within the medical world, where plastic injection molding is used for a...
by empslc | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Molding
There are a few important considerations to make within any plastic injection molding process, and one of the key such elements is the resin that will be used. There are a wide range of plastic resins out there that have varying qualities depending on your final...
by empslc | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, Design Engineering, Molding
Temperature is naturally a very important factor in the plastic injection molding process, and two particular temperature types hold an especially vital role: Melt and mold temperature. These are two different but related metrics, both of which speak volumes toward...
by empslc | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Current Issue
For many decades, the primary material used for gears throughout various industrial applications was metal. In recent years, however, plastic has begun to take a larger and larger share of the gear market, now with uses across numerous industries and fields —...
by empslc | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Molding
There are several factors that play a major role in the efficiency and part quality of any injection molding process, and cooling time is at or near the top of any such list. Cooling plays a huge part in the overall cycle time of a given mold, taking up more...
by empslc | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Molding
There are certain issues no one wants to see when dealing with injection molded products, and one broad category here is a defect of some kind in the final part. Many plastic parts don’t ever make it all the way to market with their originally-intended properties, and...
