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How to choose the steel according to the mold life
Nov 28 , 2019
Plastic injection molds are typically constructed from hardened or pre-hardened steel, aluminum, and/or beryllium-copper alloy. Steel molds cost more, but are often preferred because of their high durability. Hardened steel molds are heat treated after machining, and they are by far superior in terms of wear resistance and lifespan.
Many steel molds are...
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Injection overmold Engineering Design Manufacture process
Oct 18 , 2019
What Is Overmolding?
In overmolding, a single part is created using a combination of two or more different materials. The first material (the substrate) is partially or fully covered by the subsequent (overmold) materials during the manufacturing process.
The hard plastic substrate provides structural support. The second material usually...
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Secrets of Successful Thin-Wall Mold Manufacture and Molding
Oct 18 , 2019
Machinery considerations
Standard molding machinery can be used for many thin-wall applications. Capabilities built into newer standard machines go well beyond those of 10 years ago. Advances in materials, gating technology, and design further expand the capabilities of a standard machine to fill thinner parts.
But as wall...
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