While plastic injection molders will help you determine the size of the machine needed to get the best result, a project designer or engineer will get a good estimate based on some basic information. By knowing approximately what size machine will be required, you can better source a plastic injection molder that will meet your needs.…
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Plastic Injection Molding Basics 101 – The Injection Press
Our website is frequently visited by product designers, engineers and purchasing agents who are looking for information on plastic injection molding. With this in mind, we created a series of “Basics 101” type articles that are developed to give our readers a better understanding of the presses, processes and pitfalls in our industry. We begin…
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – Costs of Manufacturing a Mold
A common question for designers and engineers is “How much will a plastic injection mold cost?” It makes sense. Injection molds represent the greatest expense in upfront production costs. And, there are many factors that go into determining the cost. With any custom injection molding project, your injection molder will be able to give you…
Read MoreThe Heavy Truth about Injection Molds
Seven hundred pounds of hardened stainless steel. That’s the average weight of an injection mold. Some can weigh over a ton, some just a few hundred pounds, but any way you slice it, you certainly wouldn’t want one to fall on your foot.
Read MorePlastic Part Design and Manufacturability
There are four key factors that go into making a high-quality plastic injection molded part: part design, tool building, material selection and manufacturing. In this article, we will start at the beginning of the process, with the part design. The process of plastic injection molding is designed to produce precision parts at a low cost. …
Read MoreTop Articles on Plastic Injection Molding
The Rodon Group was busy in 2014 providing information to help companies make better decisions about their plastic manufacturing. With nearly 80 articles on our blog post, we covered a lot of territory. So, we thought we would take a moment to highlight our top sellers; the articles that got the greatest response from our readers.
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Cold Versus Hot Runner Molds
Every plastic part starts in a mold. Molds are classified into two main types, cold runner and hot runner. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Your plastic injection molder will be able to give you the costs and benefits of using these different systems. However, by understanding the key differences of these technologies, you can…
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – The Basics of an Injection Press
Our website is frequently visited by product designers, engineers and purchasing agents who are looking for information on plastic injection molding. With this in mind, we have created a new series of articles that are developed to give our readers a better understanding of the presses, processes and pitfalls in our industry. Free Guide: The…
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding Factory Tour
Get an insider’s peek at the Rodon Group facility with the inventor of K’NEX, Mr. Joel Glickman. Take a tour of our plastic injection molding factory with the inventor of K’NEX toys, Mr. Joel Glickman through our YouTube channel. In this video, you’ll learn how we’re able to make millions of parts per year using…
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