Hydraulic injection molding machines remain a popular option on many shop floors, especially for the production of larger parts. Once the dominant machine in the injection molding segment, hydraulic ...

Designing plastic parts that can be molded has always been important for traditional injection molding processes, but it’s particularly beneficial for parts about to be rapid injection molded (RIM) to ...

Injection molding is widely used in the manufacture of plastic parts ranging from simple, everyday items to complex products requiring precision tooling and process optimization equipment. During a ...

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 ...

Austria’s Engel has built what it claims is the world’s largest injection molding machine. The two-platen behemoth, dubbed duo 12000 US, with a clamping force of 110,000 kN (12,364 US tons) was ...

Injection molding machines are able to form very detailed plastic parts, simply by squirting plastic into a mold. 3D printers squirt plastic. Why no one thought of using a 3D printer extruder to push ...