There are many elements that influence the plastic injection molding manufacturing process. A key component to this process is the material used to create the part itself. There are numerous thermoplastic resin material options that are available for plastic injection molded parts. The content of these materials will directly affect part production. It will impact several critical factors in the manufacturing process such as strength, durability, cost of production and time to market.
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The success of your plastic part relies upon many key elements working simultaneously. There are many factors that influence the outcome of your plastic part and should be taken into consideration when designing with plastics as follows:
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Designing your part for the plastic injection molding process can sometimes be a challenge. Refer to our quick reference guide below featuring some best practices …
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Plastic resin pellets are loaded into the hopper, where it travels into the barrel of the injection molding machine. Through both heat and pressure, the plastic pellets are melted into a molten material that is ready to be injected. As the screw turns it creates pressure which will help push the molten plastic through the nozzle and into the mold.
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Undercuts achieve complex plastic part designs for the injection molding process. For example, overmolding and insert molding.
An undercut is any indentation or protrusion that prohibits part ejection from a mold. It is a feature that the cavity and core cannot capture alone. It is die-locked which prevents the part from being ejected from the cavity.
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