Overmolding, the process of molding one material over a substrate made from another material, is a highly useful form of multi-material plastic injection molding. By combining soft and hard materials, overmolding makes it possible to make durable tools with soft hand grips, industrial components with built-in seals, and parts with high-friction surfaces. However, before making […]
For industrial manufacturing processes like sheet metal fabrication, machinists have several pieces of cutting equipment available to them. In addition to standard CNC machines that use sharp metal cutting tools, there are other options such as laser cutters, water jet cutters, and plasma cutters. Each of these industrial tools has its own unique advantages and […]
While injection molding is principally used to make plastic parts, the process is also highly effective for manufacturing large volumes of intricate metal components. Metal injection molding (MIM), a variant of the traditional injection molding process, has numerous advantages and can be carried out using standard plastic injection molding machines. However, it is not always […]
The majority of parts made using injection molding are rigid plastic components. Typically, these parts are made from thermoplastics like ABS or PC, with different plastics offering different material properties to suit different applications. However, injection molding can also be used to make flexible moldings: parts that are soft, pliable, shock-absorbing, ductile, or elastic. Products […]
