The biggest challenge in injection molding is the process of designing a mold. There are almost no limits to your creativity , but you can do the designs in clever and less clever way from a manufacturing point of view. Plastic manufacturers highlight this aspect as the most crucial part of injection molding. There will [...]
While injection molding may seem costly compared to processes like CNC machining and 3D printing, the ability to scale and manufacture thousands of parts makes it a cost-effective solution for mass production. Determining the cost of injection molding is a combination of several factors. The main determinant of molding cost is the amount of time [...]
CATIA V5 Equipment and Systems Solutions provides a set of products allowing simultaneous design and integration of electrical, fluid and mechanical systems within a 3D digital mock-up while optimizing space allocation. […]
With the completeness of the CATIA product portfolio and the easy-to-use knowledge-based CATIA V5 architecture, CATIA V5 machining solutions exceed the capabilities of all existing machining applications. Some of the highlights include: […]
From concept to detailed design and onto drawing production, CATIA V5 mechanical design accelerates the core activities of product development. […]
Moldflow software allows the flow of plastic inside a mould tool during the injection moulding process to be analysed. The 3D CAD data generated during the design process can be used directly to determine the manufacturability of the part. […]
Many times we hear that improving speed, quality, or cost involves a corresponding tradeoff with one or more of the others. But once in a while the right approach can offer improvements to all three. […]
Moldflow software for plastic injection molding simulation helps reduce manufacturing defects. […]
If you’ve had plastic parts manufactured in the past using traditional methods, you probably remember the process. You wouldn’t exactly call it hit-and-miss. […]
Whatever the project, industrial designers, engineers and product designers may face some challenges when designing for injection molding. The following details three mistakes designers should avoid for successful injection molded parts. […]