Surface finish is a critical aspect of many plastic parts, as it can affect the part’s performance and aesthetic appeal. To ensure that the surface finish of a plastic part meets specifications, it is important to use proper measurement techniques that are accurate and repeatable. In this post, we will discuss the use of Geometric […]

The validation process is like a charcuterie board of overhead costs… And if your quality requirements are stringent – you’re going to need an appetite. When looking at the overall cost of an injection molding project, it’s easy to quantify and even justify the costs of upfront tooling. Same with the price per unit of […]

The mold build designed to shorten time-to-market and reduce tooling costs. Have you ever approached an injection molder looking to source a quote for a project still in the development phase? If so, you might have balked at the initial tooling price. Why on Earth would you invest so much upfront on a project you’re […]

Typical Steel Properties For Injection Molding Tools Properties Carbon steel  Alloy steel Stainless steels Tool steels Density (kg/m3) 7850 7850 7750 – 8100 7720 – 8000 Elastic Modulus (GPa) 190-210 190 -210 190 – 210 190 – 210 Melting Point (oC) 1425 – 1540 1415 – 1432 1371-1510 1400 -1425 Tensile Strength (MPa) 276 – […]

Process optimization is a great cost-effective way to increase production volume.   Here’s a great example of how we did this for a customer back in 2018 when their orders increased by +200%.   Some context info: The existing process required a secondary machining operation to produce geometries not achievable with an injection mold tool.  […]