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What Is Injection Molding And Why It Is Important

What is Injection Molding?

Injection molding is a manufacturing process widely used for the production of articles of plastic toys and trinkets for automotive body panels, water bottles and cell phone cases. A liquid plastic is forced into a mold and cured - it sounds simple, but it is a complex process. The fluid used will vary from hot glass to a variety of plastics - thermosetting and thermoplastic.

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How to choose a good plastic injection mould Maker

At the heart of any injection molding operation is the plastic injection mould. A good mould manufacturer will produce quality parts.

As an injection molder, one of your priorities should be to find a mould maker who actually wants to make a difference to your productivity.

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mould making and molding in retrospect 2013

Looking back in 2013, was a very good year for most mould makers and molders. Most companies were busy - especially those that serve the automotive industry, where the demand is for suppliers to increase capacity. While some of the largest Tier 1 company is meeting, there is a reluctance among smaller suppliers, level 2 to invest in expansion. They have been down this road before.

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Auto supplier boosts automotive bio-plastics

Auto supplier Faurecia SA has launched the production of injection molding bio-compound that combines hemp and polypropylene in Europe, and is looking for opportunities to expand the technology to North America.

At the same time, the company is developing a completely natural compound that combines natural fillings with an herbal resin.

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Two keys to a successful business: Training and Retenting of employees

Plastics processors and mold makers are complaining at the lack of skilled workers. That not only concerned about these companies, but is a concern for their customers as well. The automobile industry, for example, expressed through a series of surveys lately that the lack of engineering and other skilled personnel is an important compliance requirement increasing production challenge.

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