best practices
Getting into Plastics Additive Manufacturing? Avoid these Six Common Errors
There are a lot of 3D printing technologies out there, and it’s not uncommon for processors new to additive manufacturing to get tripped up. Here are some typical snafus, along with advice on how to avoid them before you start making parts.
Read MoreWhy Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore (Part 2)
Follow these tips and tricks for a better design.
Read MoreWhy Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore (Part 1)
These humble but essential fasteners used in injection molds are known by various names and used for a number of purposes.
Read MoreKnow Your Options in Injection Machine Nozzles
Improvements in nozzle design in recent years overcome some of the limitations of previous filter, mixing, and shut-off nozzles.
Read MoreBozzelli’s Guide To Specifying a Dryer
Here's a list of 17 things to do when looking for new drying equipment.
Read MoreRun Lots of Colors? Time to Consider a Commercial Purging Compound
Processors who use commercial purging compounds will see a reduction in scrap levels, machine downtime and overall cost.
Read MoreHow to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions
Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.
Read MoreThe Effects of Time on Polymers
Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.
Read MoreThe Effects of Stress on Polymers
Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.
Read MoreHow Backpressure Optimization Affects Melt Preparation
Backpressure is often the least understood of the settings in an injection molding process, even though it can play a significant role in the final quality of the part. Let’s start with understanding what backpressure is and then learn how to optimize it for a given mold.
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