Plastics is a sophisticated and diverse discipline. To excel, you need a good grasp of a wide range of concepts and data. That’s what this Injection Molding Reference Guide is all about.

General Information About Common Materials.

The safe continuous heat resistance temperature of plastics is an important factor in many applications.

Heat resistance. Although a polymer like PTFE has a high heat resistance temperature of 550°F it lacks most of its mechanical properties at that point.

Ultimately, good troubleshooting is just an extension of good processing. The more effectively you process and document, the more efficiently you will troubleshoot when non-conformances occur.

Insights about defects, from visual, dimensional, material defects to poor color distribution.

Plastic parts and injection molds require many design consider-ations to meet the expectations of the consumer. The following plastic part and mold design rules should be taken into consideration when designing either a part or mold.

Metric is the most common form of measurement used worldwide and is based on a system of tenths.

Detailed insights about frequently used calculations.

Training is one of the hottest topics being discussed by managers throughout the plastics industry. To be competitive in today’s lean global marketplace, companies must continue to produce quality parts with a minimal number of skilled employees.