Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers to try injection molding (IM). Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery ...

Injection molding is widely used in the manufacture of plastic parts ranging from simple, everyday items to complex products requiring precision tooling and process optimization equipment. During a ...

First, and possibly the most common, is injection molding. This is the process of taking hot plastic, squirting it through a small hole and into a cavity, letting it cool, and then removing the ...

Molding machines form thermoplastic resin, thermoset polymers, or metal injection molding (MIM) compounds into finished shapes. Injection molding machines consist of a barrel and reciprocating screw ...

Electromobility and use of post-consumer recyclable (PCR) are main Fakuma themes of Lohne, Germany-based molder and ...

Metal Injection Molding is a practical alternative to traditional production processes such as machining, press sintering and lost-wax casting. Benefits of Metal Injection Molding. Highest degree of ...

Soft automotive demand and lagging sustainability regulations are shifting the plastics industry toward other markets, ...