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Shore hardness is a measure of the hardness of different materials, and measures the resistance of a material to indentation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
In this blog, 3DPRINTUK discusses how additive manufacturing can ease supply chain issues that are bedevilling international trade at the moment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On a mission to reveal the truth about plastic and debunk many of the misconceptions put out there by the media, brands and even the government, Yorkshire-based recycling firm Bright Green Plastics shares ten of the most compelling reasons why plastic isn’t the enemy.
In this blog, process support and training provider RJG discusses the importance of the four plastic variables and how they affect your injection moulding process.
Contemplating whether to use injection moulding or additive manufacturing for the production of plastic parts? In this blog, 3DPRINTUK discusses the pertinent points that need to be considered for each process.
