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Thermodynamics isn’t just a fancy word, it’s vital to ensure efficient and effective injection moulding processes. Before we get into why it’s important, let’s review some definitions to ensure we’re all on the same page.
Continue readingInjection 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.
With the packaging industry playing a large economic role in today’s society, businesses must stay up-to-date with the latest packaging trends in order to overcome competition and pressure from stakeholders. Yet the question remains: how can businesses successfully meet these new packaging trends?
In this blog, expert and manufacturer of surface treatment systems Tantec-UK looks in-depth at corona surface treatment. Suitable for a range of plastics and metals, the treatment has an interesting history, with countless manufacturing applications.
The strength of your 3D printed parts depends on several key aspects, including the material used and how you design and print your 3D components. In this blog, Central Scanning discusses various 3D printing materials and their qualities.
The right extrusion line can boost production and efficiency, increase final product quality and enable customers to focus on the business rather than worrying about downtime and replacement parts. Intelicare explores the five most important factors to consider when choosing an extrusion line.
The compostable bag was first introduced to the retail industry to curb the plastic problem and close the loop on the production of carrier bags. In this blog, Rotajet Systems discuss whether the compostable bag is helping to combat pollution or just contributing to it.
The importance of production efficiency cannot be overstated; it means you are making the most out of your resources. Intouch Monitoring shares five ways you can improve your production efficiency by 5-30% without adding any machinery or investing any money.
There are times when the quantities of prototypes required rise well beyond the conventional 1 – 50 type range. In this blog, Plunkett Associates discuss Digital Light Printing, a process within additive manufacturing, and the many reasons why you should adopt it.
Process Parameters discusses temperature calibration, the importance of calibrating your equipment and machinery, and provides an overview of the instruments and services it offers to improve accuracy and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
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.
Managing pressure loss in the moulding process is complicated and influenced by many factors outside your control. In this blog, RJG evaluates each of these areas to ensure you have a wide process window.
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.
