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What is Blow Moulding?

November 8, 2023 / Guest

Blow moulding is a method of producing hollow plastic parts such as bottles and containers. The process starts with melting raw plastic material and creating a parison, a tube-like piece of plastic with a hole on one end. The parison is then placed in a mould, and air is blown into the hole with a rod, causing the parison to expand and take the shape of the mould. The plastic is then cooled and solidified before being removed from the mould.

What is a Blowing Agent Masterbatch?

June 20, 2023 / Guest

Additive masterbatches are used in plastic manufacturing to improve processing or to enhance the properties of moulded components. A blowing agent can be included within an additive masterbatch.

What is Shore Hardness?

June 2, 2023 / Guest

Shore hardness is a measure of the hardness of different materials, and measures the resistance of a material to indentation.

Top Ways to Save Money When Manufacturing Your Mould Tool

March 21, 2023 / Guest

Producing a mould tool can come at a large expense. Whilst this initial outlay is worth it due to the economies of scale that come with producing hundreds of thousands of plastic mouldings, avoiding unnecessary costs during the process is still important.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Injection Moulding?

June 8, 2022 / Guest

Injection moulding is one of the most commonly used methods of producing identical plastic products in high volumes. However, as with every process, it is important to understand the specific design restrictions that must be adhered to in order to facilitate the obvious benefits of successfully producing cost-effective, high-quality parts.

Reducing Scrap in Plastics Manufacturing with DELMIAWorks

March 17, 2022 / Guest

In this blog, Proximity explores what scrap is, what you can do with it, and what DELMIAWorks (formerly known as IQMS) can do to reduce scrap and increase your profit margins.

Summit Systems: Why You Should Choose a Twin Gravimetric Dosing Unit

March 11, 2022 / Guest

With the Plastic Packaging Tax on the horizon, and the need to increase your recycled content, leading ancillary supplier Summit Systems discusses why you should consider the Movacolor twin gravimetric doser above standard gravimetric and volumetric models.

Plunkett Associates: Why Is Design For Manufacturing Important?

March 9, 2022 / Guest

In this blog, Plunkett Associates discuss why design for manufacturing (DFM) is so important during the prototyping stage, how to select a manufacturing process and how your business can harness the benefits of DFM to make better prototypes and end-use parts and products.

Top Six Digitalisation Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them

February 24, 2022 / Guest

For manufacturers wanting to increase productivity and decrease costs with digitalisation, ThingTrax has published a solution paper on how to overcome the roadblocks that might be hindering progress.

The Recycling Industry and the “Christmas Effect”

February 10, 2022 / Guest

While Christmas has come to an end, it’s at this time of year that the plastic recycling industry observes its impact, what with all those sweet tubs. In this blog, Bright Green discusses the work that goes on behind the scenes as a result of the “Christmas effect.”

BioCote® Weathers Supply Shortages Storm

February 3, 2022 / Guest

Following a survey by the British Plastics Federation on supply shortages, BioCote®, a market-leading antimicrobial additives provider, describes how it managed to ensure uninterrupted additive delivery despite challenging market conditions.

Custom Electronic Enclosures: What Are My Options?

January 27, 2022 / Guest

In this blog, Plunkett Associates, specialists in low volume and prototype manufacturing and tooling, discuss your options if you need to manufacture Custom Electronic Enclosures.

How You Can Meet Growing Sustainability Goals With Maguire

January 20, 2022 / Guest

In this blog, Maguire discusses how its cost-efficient blenders can help plastic processors meet growing sustainability goals as new regulations, including the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, come into force.

LDPE Bags – Has the Levy Made a Difference?

January 11, 2022 / Guest

Since 2015 England has seen a levy placed on single-use LDPE plastic bags. In the blog, Vanden Recycling explores how the levy has been received and its effectiveness.

How Can Additive Manufacturing Address Supply Chain Disruptions?

January 5, 2022 / Guest

In this blog, 3DPRINTUK discusses how additive manufacturing can ease supply chain issues that are bedevilling international trade at the moment.

Six Injection Moulding Tricks You Can Start in the New Year

December 17, 2021 / Guest

There is always room for improvement, especially when it comes to plastic injection moulding. In this blog, RJG shares six simple tricks that you can implement in 2022 to improve your injection moulding processes.

Why Tackling the STEM Skills Shortage is Key to the UK’s Engineering Future

December 14, 2021 / Guest

In the world of manufacturing and engineering, STEM skills are vital to the future success of companies like ENL and many others in the industry. In this blog, ENL Group discusses the importance of STEM skills and how the UK’s STEM skills shortage can be tackled.

Key Considerations When Choosing an Injection Moulding Supplier

December 7, 2021 / Guest

Are you looking to get a product made in plastic? Or for a new injection moulding partner? In this blog, WSM Plastics highlights the key things to consider when selecting a moulding supplier.

What is Plasma Cleaning?

December 2, 2021 / Guest

In this blog, Tantec-UK provides an in-depth overview of plasma cleaning, including why you should use it, its benefits, the costs associated with plasma cleaning, and why you should invest in it.

Bright Green Plastics Sets the Record Straight on Plastic Recycling