What is 3D Scanning?
What is 3D Scanning? 3D Laser Scanning is a non-contact, non-destructive technology that digitally captures the shape of physical objects using a line of laser light. 3D laser scanners create “point clouds” of data from the surface of an object. In other words, 3D laser scanning is a way to capture a physical object’s exact size and shape into the [...]
Injection Molding Machine
Operation Injection molding machine molds can be fastened in either a horizontal or vertical position. The majority of machines are horizontally oriented, but vertical machines are used in some niche applications such as insert molding, allowing the machine to take advantage of gravity. Some vertical machines also do not require the mold to be fastened. There are many ways [...]
The Eleven Most Important Types of Plastic
One of the major innovations of the past century has been the introduction and wide adoption of plastics for many day-to-day applications that previously relied on traditional materials like metal, glass, or cotton. Plastics have revolutionized many industries for a number of different reasons to include the fact that they resist environmental degradation over time, are generally safe for [...]
The Hidden Value of a Spotting Press
In the highly competitive plastics industry, great emphasis is placed on precision, efficiency and productivity, but people often forget about the importance of completing the mold process. If a mold builder invests resources into high-precision machining, yet tests his molds using an overhead crane, how can he assure his customers that the molds are properly validated? With a high-precision [...]
Features of 718 Stainless Steel
The 718 steel is nickel-based is a super alloy that has been designed for a range of applications, particularly ones that require high strength in temperature ranges from cryogenic up to 1400°F. Its composition allows for age hardening that lends itself to welding and annealing without spontaneous hardening during the aggressive heating and cooling process. Chemical Formula Nickel-Chromium Alloy 50-55%, [...]
Injection Mould Tooling Materials
The mold steel selection can be as critical to the success of a plastics application as the selection of resin is to the performance requirements of the plastic part it produces. Just as resins are formulated to meet performance requirements in plastics applications, steels are also alloyed to meet specific performance requirements. Some applications may require a mold steel [...]