New product development
In business and engineering, new product development (NPD) is the term used to describe the complete process of bringing a new product or service to market. […]
What is a Designer?
A designer is a person who designs something. Perhaps the broadest definition is that provided by psychologist Herbert Simon: ‘Everyone designs who devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones. […]
Machine Requirements in Gas Assist injection molding
Gas Assist injection molding does not require any special adaptation or modifications to a molding machine. […]
nitrogen supply in Gas Assist injection molding
Gas Assist injection molding requires a reliable supply of clean nitrogen gas. This is accomplished by supplying the Gas Kit with nitrogen from pressurized bottles, a Nitrogen Generator, or from a central nitrogen system. […]
Introduction to Gas Assist Systems and Equipment
1.Control Systems and Accessories The Gas Assist injection molding process is made possible through finite control, regulation, and injection of high pressure, (up to 10,000 PSI) nitrogen gas. This involves a means to intensify gas pressure, control of the high-pressure gas, and delivery of the gas to the desired areas within the molded product. [...]
How to Choose a resin for plastic part?
Selection of the proper material is crucial to part production. Designers should consider the mechanical characteristics, molding properties, and cost of the resin used. […]
What is the Tooling cost in a plastic molding project?
The tooling cost has two main components – the mold base and the machining of the cavities. The cost of the mold base is primarily controlled by the size of the part’s envelope. […]
What is the production cost in an injection molding project?
The production cost is primarily calculated from the hourly rate and the cycle time.The hourly rate is proportional to the size of the injection molding machine being used,so it is important to understand how the part design affects machine selection. Injection molding machines are typically referred to by the tonnage of the clamping force they [...]
What is the material cost in an injection molding project?
The material cost is determined by the weight of material that is required and the unit price of that material. […]
Introduction to inserts and installation methods
Inserts are used in plastic parts, to allow the use of fasteners such as machine screws. The advantage of this is that since these inserts are made out of metal, they are robust. Further, machine threads also allow great many cycles of assembly and disassembly, Inserts are installed using one of the following methods: [...]