Plastic injection molding pressures are classified based on the clamping pressure that the molding presses exert. This is the reason why it’s important to check the size of the press, which is often referred to as the tonnage. The clamping pressure exerted by the press can range anywhere from 5 tons to more than 4,000 tons. (more…)
“Design teams are always trying to come up with something better—better shapes and designs, better performance, better materials, and lower costs. They are constantly seeking something that will give them an edge over the competition.”
But being creative is harder when you’re dealing with metals. Regardless of how lean you go, cost is still the greatest factor. That’s why changing from metal components to plastic ones could save you up to 50 percent in operational costs without compromising function or quality. It can even improve design choices and options, giving the design teams the creative license they need.
In this great article from Kaysun Corporation, they outline how injection-molded plastic can replace metal in many instances and what advantages plastic has over other materials.
Read the full article HERE.
Manufacturing trends in the United States look very promising. In the last few months, the manufacturing sector in the country has seen a higher growth than what the sector experienced in the last couple of years. This truly is an optimistic sign, as it is an indication the U.S. manufacturing is once again on the rise. There is hope the country’s economic recovery is around the corner. But what are the reasons for the sudden rise? (more…)
