Injection overmolding of unidirectional fibers and preforms is an attractive process for many good reasons. It’s fast, consistent and repeatable, and it can be performed with a machine that is ...

With the duo 12000 US, the Austria-based plastics processing equipment maker opens up new dimensions in cost-efficient part production.

The hybrid-composite rear load floor uses unidirectional (UD) thermoplastic tapes plus direct-long-fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) composites. Thermoplastic tapes provided high stiffness/strength in a ...

The molding machine has vital elements to promote the correct formation of parts from the plastic. These parts include hopper, barrel, screw, heaters, movable platen, nozzle, mold, and mold cavity. In ...

Precision molded thermoplastic parts are used in everything from catheters and IVD cartridges to drug-delivery systems. In fact, the vast majority of medical devices include precision molded ...

2008 - PACE Award Winner Webasto AG What: Low Pressure Injection-Compression Process for Panoramic Polycarbonate Roof Module Judge's Citation: OEMs are increasingly eager to substitute polycarbonate ...

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, 3D ...

-- Solver Enhancements - New solver capabilities in MPI 5.1 include the ability to simulate the thermoset injection-compression molding process and investigate the effects of overflow wells in the gas ...

Recycling plastic at home using 3D printed molds is relatively accessible these days, but if you do not wish to invest a lot of money into specialized equipment, what’s the most minimal ...