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Thin Wall Injection Molding Design Tips and Tricks

Injection molding is a popular and versatile manufacturing process that enables companies to produce high-volume production runs for a relatively low cost-per-part without sacrificing quality. It’s hi...

What is sprue, sprue bushing and nozzle in hot runner system?

Sprue, sprue bushing, and nozzle—terms that have sparked my curiosity in the realm of tooling molds. To unravel their mysteries, I've dived into the vast realm of online resources and sought insights...

Interlocking Systems: Enhancing Mold Performance and Product Quality

Hi there! Dan here, back with another deep dive into the world of tooling molds. In the intricate dance of injection molding, precision is paramount. With each cycle, the seamless alignment of mold co...

Cold Slug Wells: Enhancing Mold Performance and Part Quality

As a business development manager in tooling mold, I've made it a personal mantra to learn something new every day. Today, my focus turned to understanding the intricacies of cold slug wells in inje...

Mahr Portable Roughness Tester vs Roughness Comparison Specimens

When using the Mahr portable roughness tester, it is common to calibrate and validate with roughness comparison specimens before and after measurements. This helps ensure the reliability and consisten...

Protective Pins: Safeguarding Your Mold's Performance and Longevity

🔩✨ Dive into the world of mold design with our latest article! Learn all about the essential pins that play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of molds. From Stop Button Pins to Safety...

What is a mold base? and how many parts does one mold base contain?

Hi, it's me. Danny, Market Development Manager at Oprotech Engineering. In our role, we believe in not only being sales professionals but also continually enhancing our technical expertise. We strive...

What is the function of support pillar in tooling mold and what material should be ?

Support pillars, also known as mold pillars or mold supports, play a crucial role in the construction and operation of tooling molds used in various manufacturing processes such as injection molding....

What are knockout rod and safety pins in tooling mold?

For beginners delving into the world of tooling molds, understanding the fundamental components is key to grasping the intricacies of mold design and operation. So let's dive in....

How do you mold internal threads?

When it comes to molding internal threads in plastic parts, precision and efficiency are paramount. Achieving flawless internal threads requires a carefully orchestrated process that encompasses mold...

Causes and Solutions for Difficult Mold Release in Injection Molding

During the trial of injection molds, difficulties in mold release often occur. There are many reasons for the difficult mold release of injection molds: Design of waterways; Grooves inside the mold;...

Advantages of CNC Machining Prototypes and 3D Printing Prototypes

“Would the cost be lower if we use 3D printing for this item?” We’ve got a request from a client who wants to see both the appearance and functionality of his project before processing molding for ma...