September 8, 2022 12:00 am
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Plastic thermoforming and fiberglass molding are two methods used to make items. Each method has specific advantages and disadvantages you should consider when planning your projects. This quick guide will give you some basic information on which process is best for your particular situation. Let’s learn more about these two processes. Plastic Thermoforming This method involved the heating of two-dimensional rigid thermoplastic sheets. A vacuum is used or pressure is used to form the sheets into a three-dimensional shape. This method is usually implemented for large productions of 250 to 3000 annually. This method offers lower tooling costs. It also offers rapid development cycles. You can also use this method with parts with color and textures. Fiberglass Molding Fiberglass molding... View Article
January 4, 2022 8:22 pm
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Most people take their plastic items for granted and don’t give much thought to how they’re engineered and manufactured. As a plastic design company, we obviously see plastics from a different perspective, but we think that everyone should see the beauty that goes into the plastic injection molding process. Keep reading to learn more about the engineering behind plastic injection molding: Part design and prototyping: Design engineers help determine a plastic part’s shape; areas where strength or flexibility might be an issue; how it fits with other parts and much more. They also modify a design as needed to ensure it’s actually moldable before creating a prototype for the design. Choosing a plastic resin: The resin affects everything from the... View Article
September 21, 2021 7:17 pm
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Plastic is an amazing material with a nearly infinite number of useful applications. Manufacturers in just about every industry use plastic components in their operations, and consumers have come to expect to see plastic employed in all kinds of ways. Here’s a basic plastic design guide for thermoforming and injection molding to help you understand some of the key concepts of plastic-component fabrication. Thermoforming The thermoforming process involves melting plastic sheets into a predetermined shape. The plastic is heated to a very high temperature, enhancing its malleability and allowing it to be formed and shaped without risk of cracking or breaking. Once the plastic sheets are heated, they’re pulled down onto a mold, which is the inverse of the final,... View Article
March 23, 2021 3:10 pm
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Due to advances in modern technology, as well as changes in customer demand, the global plastic injection molding machine market is experiencing a boom. Researchers predict major growth between the years 2020 and 2024. If you’re a business owner in Utah and you work with plastics, read on to learn what you need to know about what will affect the plastic injection molding market in the years to come. Areas driving demand To understand the growth of the plastic injection molding market in Utah and around the world, it’s important to learn about what’s driving demand. Researchers see increasing need for the following products: Food packaging Medical devices Electronic components Automotive components Urban population growth is one of the factors... View Article
September 28, 2020 8:58 pm
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Plastic injection molding is just one plastic fabrication method that can take your ideas from concept to reality. To form a plastic part, resin or other plastic materials are fed into a hopper where they’re heated until liquefication. Then the plastic is injected into a metal mold, where it cools and is ejected for quality control and inspection. After this, the plastic parts are used to make metal molds and are machined to fit perfectly. At D&D Plastics, plastic injection molding products can be produced in about two weeks for $500, or in a week for $800. Here are some of the top advantages of using plastic injection molding for your plastic product fabrication in Utah—reach out to your plastic... View Article
