Injection molding is the obvious onward step from 3D printing when the making of a few plastic parts becomes their series manufacture. The problem with injection molding is though, that making a mold ...

The plastics industry's guide for buying molds has been retooled after 25 years and is ready for review. The 14-page document, "Customs and Practices of the Mold Making Industry," covers the wide ...

Learn how to create custom epoxy resin molds with this easy DIY tutorial! Whether you’re making jewelry, home décor, or art pieces, this guide will show you how to create the perfect molds for any ...

The Washington-based Plastics Industry Association has released the 2023 Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide to reflect the terminology, technology and protocols that have emerged ...

3D printing has made it incredibly easy to produce small runs of plastic parts, but getting rid of the 3D printed look can be tricky and time-consuming. When you need a smooth and polished finish, or ...

Injection molded plastics have revolutionized design, innovation, and manufacturing in the 20th century. Before 1950, most products were manufactured in stamped steel, die-cast aluminum, zinc, and ...

An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...

Procter & Gamble has developed a new process to mold plastic that it claims is thinner, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the current industry standard and could save the company $1 ...