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5 Design Tips for Problem-Free Plastic Injection Molding

Posted: September 30, 2016 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, Plastic Injection Molding Defects

The process of plastic injection molding can produce the perfect parts for your needs quickly and cost effectively. However, as with any manufacturing process, there are certain “gotchas” that can cause less than optimal results. Below are five design guidelines you should follow to help ensure that your production runs deliver an outstanding finished product.

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3 Common Plastic Part Defects and How to Avoid Them

Posted: July 20, 2016 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding Defects

When you watch a plastic injection molding production run and see mass quantities of perfect plastic parts being produced, it’s easy to believe that the process is almost effortless. The truth is, however,  there are many, many factors that go into producing that perfect part, and if any of these factors are off by even a fraction, defective parts can result.

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