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Free flow or jetting is a defect associated with poor gate design. It should be checked for as part of any new mold design process.

The diesel effect can occur in molds with insufficient venting, leading to burned parts in injection molding. However, several solutions can help prevent this defect.

When extreme conditions demand superior performance, PEEK is the material of choice. It offers resistance, durability, and versatility across diverse industries.

Energy efficiency in mold design is rarely considered but cooling, the size of sprues and runners and how the part is ejected all have energy use implications that should be considered at the design stage. 

Plastics Engineering has curated the top 5 articles on injection molding for 2024, highlighting groundbreaking advancements and industry trends.

Thermal conductivity plays a key role in mold manufacturing, especially for industries requiring quick and efficient production cycles. High thermal conductivity allows faster cooling, which shortens production cycles and enhances efficiency.

Selecting the right alloy for mold manufacturing is essential for meeting industry demands for durability, thermal conductivity, and manufacturability.

Industry 6.0 represents the next evolution in manufacturing, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous decision-making robots, known as infobots. The progression of injection molding technology and its integration with advanced robotics offer greater efficiency and sustainability.

Temperature in injection molding processes plays a crucial role in part quality, either improving or compromising essential attributes.

Understanding how the process’s nature may induce deviations from the part design is crucial to meeting quality requirements in any molding project.