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Science of mold making

*There is not a "single" mold that can be used for injecting molding for "all" plastic materials. Because each plastic has its own chemical, mechanical and thermal characteristics. Therefore, each mold is unique for the material intended to be used. The gate, runner and draft angle may differ from m...

Who needs a small injection molding machine?
Injection molding machines, also known as injection molders, consist of a material hopper, an injection ram or screw-type plunger, and a heating unit. The molds are clamped to the platen of the molding machine, where plastic is injected through the sprue orifice to create injection molds.
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Alternative ways to make small plastic parts
So you need a custom plastic part, but you don’t know how to get it made or how to make it yourself. Is it large or small? Should it be flexible or stiff? Is it round, square, or some other uncommon shape?