Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers to try injection molding (IM). Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery, 3D ...

Parts or runners sticking can cause frustration for any injection molder. Runners sticking can lead to dry shots or cause the press to go down frequently when the robot detects missing parts. Parts ...

Injection molding is a highly-engineered process that demands careful planning and attention to detail if the finished product is to achieve its full potential. The tips in this article should help ...

Mold designers are able to incorporate undercuts twice as deep as previously possible using D-M-E?s new VectorForm Lifter System, designed by Takao Injection Mold Engineering (Chiba, Japan). A slide ...

Chuan Lih Fa (CLF) Machinery Works Co. Ltd, a globally renowned manufacturer of large plastic injection molding machines, is now making quick inroads with its Two Platen Plastic Injection Molding ...

3D printing is all well and good for prototyping, and it can even produce useful parts. If you want real strenght in plastics, though, or to produce a LOT of parts, you probably want to step up to ...