Category: Molds & Mold Making

The Entire Process of Mold Making featured image
Tuesday March 19, 2024

Dive into the art and science of mold making, an essential and intricate process that shapes the backbone of manufacturing industries worldwide. From the precision crafting of automotive parts to the delicate creation of medical devices, mold making enables the mass production of items with unmatched accuracy and consistency. This guide unravels the layers behind […]

How to avoid injection molding flow lines featured image
Tuesday June 20, 2023

Flow lines or flow marks are a common visual defect in injection molding. Manifesting as wavy lines or streaks on the surface of the molding, flow lines generally occur when molten material flows unevenly and when some areas of the molding cool faster than others. Although flow lines shouldn’t affect tolerance or the structural integrity […]

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Wednesday March 2, 2022

3ERP’s polyurethane casting service lets you make small batches of plastic parts at a much lower cost than injection molding. These high-quality prototypes have a great surface finish and can provide a pathway to mass produced molded parts. Many product designers are, however, unfamiliar with polyurethane casting, which requires a unique set of design considerations […]

6 reasons to choose machined parts over molded featured image
Wednesday September 29, 2021

Machined parts are everywhere, and it’s easy to see why: CNC machining is suitable for a range of metals and plastics, and machined parts can be fabricated quickly and affordably with no tooling required. With 3ERP, you can get machined parts and prototypes at fair prices with short lead times, and we have experience working […]

5 Major Questions for Consideration while Deciding on a Professional Mold Supplier featured image
Friday April 9, 2021

In order to get the best Mold Making Supplies, you need to find a reliable and highly professional mold maker. A company should able to offer a complete line of mold-making products to meet client’s expectations. They should incorporate a broad range of mold-making materials to achieve any need or specific application. 5 frequently asked […]

Top 5 Distinctiveness of an Expert and Leading Mold Maker Team featured image
Wednesday March 17, 2021

Typically, a mold is a negative impression of the item you want to cast and a professional Mold Maker can do it properly. A mold can able to capture every surface detail of the object. It produces amazing parts according to the client’s needs and specifications. When it comes to developing molds, it needs a […]

The Best China Mold Maker for Making Molds at Affordable Prices featured image
Friday February 19, 2021

Mold Maker for Automotive Mold Making Services – When it comes to making different sorts of products, it requires different sorts of molds accordingly. And the material used in Mold Making Services depends upon the product that is going to be made. Hence, we can state that the molds play a significant role in this […]

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Wednesday January 27, 2021

Plastic molding products can be identified everywhere, for instance, jars, protective caps, plastic tubes, grips, accessories, kitchen utensils, and so on. Plastic is typically a synthetically produced non-metallic compound that can be involved in making various sorts of products effectively to meet client’s demands. Looking to hire a plastic mold maker? You can easily find […]

Top 5 Tips to Select a Professional Manufacturing Team for Prototype Molding Services featured image
Tuesday December 8, 2020

Prototype molding- what it is? When we talk about Prototype Molding, it is specifically intended to produce prototypes rapidly and small to medium series of plastic parts. In a nutshell, we can say this is the most convenient method to produce samples, prototypes, and small series rapidly in an inexpensive way. To get the best […]

The Entire Process of Mold Making featured image
Tuesday October 13, 2020

Dive into the art and science of mold making, an essential and intricate process that shapes the backbone of manufacturing industries worldwide. From the precision crafting of automotive parts to the delicate creation of medical devices, mold making enables the mass production of items with unmatched accuracy and consistency. This guide unravels the layers behind […]

How to make a silicone mold featured image
Saturday September 26, 2020

Molds — negative impressions of parts that can be filled with material — are an integral part of manufacturing. In fact, the majority of the world’s plastic parts are made via injection molding. But while metal injection molds are expensive and can only be made by professionals, flexible silicone molds are highly affordable and can […]

How injection molding simulation software helps you design better parts featured image
Tuesday September 8, 2020

Injection molding simulation software is an important part of the IM workflow, allowing designers to assess the feasibility of their molds and moldings. This article looks at how it works. What is injection molding? Injection molding is a manufacturing process behind a huge number of manmade objects, from water bottles to automotive components. It comprises […]

Tips and Tricks: What to Know When Preparing Your CAD Model for CNC Milling featured image
Thursday May 17, 2018

CNC milling is one of the most popular options for manufacturing prototypes and parts that entail cutting or drilling. The technology utilizes a rotating cylindrical cutting tool to cut or drill a design from metal or plastic material. Compared to traditional manufacturing techniques, CNC milling offers advantages such as high production speed, greater precision, and […]

How to Make Precise Parts & Mold Cavities featured image
Friday April 20, 2018

Fundamentally, you need precision machines. If your machine tolerance is +/- 0.05mm, but you try to make some parts with +/-0.01mm tolerance, that’s not going to happen for sure. An ant won’t be able to lift an elephant. Once you have precision machines ready, does that mean you can start to make precision parts? Not […]