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Sink marks are unwanted depressions, or dimples, on the surface of an injection molded part. Generally, these defects do not affect the part’s strength or function; however, designers and injection molders still want to avoid cosmetic blemishes. Proper part design can help, but the design of the mold and the skill of the injection molder […]
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In many manufacturing facilities, design engineers have a diva reputation — they’re known for imparting impossible-to-manufacture requirements, strict quality control requirements, and an unwillingness to compromise. While those stereotypes are earned, the truth is that most design engineers are passionate about the products they design and want to ensure the highest quality for their customers […]
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This article was originally published in February, 2017 by Jeremy Hill. The content has been updated. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T or GD and T) is a standardized system engineers and manufacturers use to define and communicate design intent, product geometry, and tolerances to ensure precise control over manufacturing variations. The US military created a […]
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Weld lines in injection molding are a type of cosmetic defect that detracts from a plastic part’s appearance. In some cases, a weld line can also cause a loss of strength and impact resistance. Known also as knit lines and weld marks, weld lines are difficult to eliminate completely, especially if your injection molded part […]
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What’s the best way for designers to reduce injection molding costs? The first step is to identify and understand the sources of your expenses. Next, it’s critical to make cost-saving decisions as early as possible in the design process or risk getting locked into a course of action that’s difficult and expensive to change later […]
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Our customers have been asking for additional finishing capabilities on platform, and today we’re releasing three new finishing options on fictiv.com: vapor smoothing for Multi Jet Fusion parts, and vapor polishing and hand polishing for CNC machined parts. These capabilities improve the surface finish of parts and are available today with instant quoting. Vapor Smoothing […]
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Artificial intelligence often gets a bad rap. When management wants to start using AI to make the factory more productive, people assume computers will take their jobs. But the truth is, AI isn’t here to replace critical frontline workers. Artificial intelligence is a manufacturing catalyst tool that enables workers to accomplish higher-value tasks with greater […]
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Cooling lines, or cooling channels, support the uniform cooling of injection molds and the production of plastic parts that are free from sink marks and warping. During the injection molding process, a plastic resin is heated and then injected into a mold cavity. The plastic fills the cavity, conforms to its shape, and is cooled. […]
