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ResourcesInjection Molding

Injection Molding

Industrial injection molded plastic part. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/luchschenF

Article

Understanding ABS Injection Molding

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

An injection molding gate control. Image credit: Rogue Ace Photography/Shutterstock

Article

All About Valve Gates for Injection Molding

By Dean McClements

11 min read

Article

Insert Molding vs. Overmolding: What's the Difference?

By Greg Paulsen

7 min read

Article

Injection molded parts. Image Credit: oYOo/Shutterstock.com

Injection molded parts. Image Credit: oYOo/Shutterstock.com

What is a Hesitation Effect in Injection Molding?

By Greg Paulsen

7 min read

Article

An injection mold. Image Credit : Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com

An injection mold. Image Credit : Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com

How to Choose Core and Cavity Placement in Injection Molding

By Joel Schadegg

9 min read

Article

Close-up of an injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saoirse2013

Close-up of an injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saoirse2013

What are Flow Marks in Injection Molding and How to Prevent Them

By Joel Schadegg

10 min read

Article

A vacuum thermoforming machine. Image Credit: anlomaja/Shutterstock.com

A vacuum thermoforming machine. Image Credit: anlomaja/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Thermoforming

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Die cast metal parts. Image source: patruflo/Shutterstock.com

Die cast metal parts. Image source: patruflo/Shutterstock.com

Metal Injection Molding vs. Die Casting: A Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Injection Molding vs. Extrusion

Injection Molding vs. Extrusion

Injection Molding vs. Extrusion - Applications and Cost Comparison

By Nathan Miller

6 min read

Article

An injection molded screw for manufacturing

An injection molded screw for manufacturing

What is the 3D Printing vs Injection Molding Cost-per-Unit Breakeven?

By Greg Paulsen

17 min read

Article

Injection molded intake manifold. Image Credit: iStockphoto.com/epixx

Injection molded intake manifold. Image Credit: iStockphoto.com/epixx

Introduction to Injection Molding Tolerances and How to Optimize Them

By Greg Paulsen

7 min read

Article

FDM thermoplastic 3D printing varieties

FDM thermoplastic 3D printing varieties

What are Heat Resistant Plastics?

By Greg Paulsen

5 min read

Article

Plastic parisons on their way to be blow molded. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Plastic parisons on their way to be blow molded. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Blow Molding vs. Injection Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Plastic molding steps. Image Credit: Sermchai PurnPorn/Shutterstock.com

Plastic molding steps. Image Credit: Sermchai PurnPorn/Shutterstock.com

Understanding Plastic Injection Molding's Lifespan

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu

11 min read

Article

Plastic polycarbonate sheets in multiple colors. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Cat Us

Plastic polycarbonate sheets in multiple colors. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Cat Us

Everything You Need to Know About Polycarbonate Injection Molding

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

Injection molding machines in a large factory. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

Injection molding machines in a large factory. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

Types of Injection Molding Technology

By Dean McClements

13 min read

Article

Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

The Ultimate Guide to Hot and Cold Running Molds

By Aaron Lichtig

6 min read

Article

PET bottles being produced in a blow molding machine. Image Credit: MOLPIX/Shutterstock.com

PET bottles being produced in a blow molding machine. Image Credit: MOLPIX/Shutterstock.com

Blow Molding vs. Rotational Molding

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Rotationally molded chairs. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ken Schulze

Rotationally molded chairs. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ken Schulze

Rotational Molding: How it Works and How its Used

By Kat de Naoum

7 min read

Article

metal injection molded parts

metal injection molded parts

All About Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Industrial injection molding press machine. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com

Industrial injection molding press machine. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com

12 Advantages of Plastic Injection Molding

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

Injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

All About Transfer Molding

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

An Overview of Hot Running Injection Molding Systems

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

Injection molded parts. Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com

Injection molded parts. Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com

Basics of Plastic Injection Molding

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

Polypropylene. Image Credit: AdobeStock/Emilia

Polypropylene. Image Credit: AdobeStock/Emilia

4 Emerging Injection Molding Technologies

By Greg Paulsen

5 min read

Article

Parts being fabricated using vacuum forming. Image Credit: leungchopan/Shutterstock.com

Parts being fabricated using vacuum forming. Image Credit: leungchopan/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Vacuum Forming - What's the Difference?

By Greg Paulsen

6 min read

Article

Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

Understanding Injection Molding Cost for Manufacturers

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu

12 min read

Article

Die used for molding. Image credit: SergeyKlopotov/Shutterstock.com

Die used for molding. Image credit: SergeyKlopotov/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Compression Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

UV-Resistant Plastics: Polypropylene vs. Nylon (Image Credit: Shutterstock/Angela Ksen)

UV-Resistant Plastics: Polypropylene vs. Nylon (Image Credit: Shutterstock/Angela Ksen)

UV-Resistant Plastics: Polypropylene vs. Nylon

By Dean McClements

4 min read

Article

An injection molding machine. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

An injection molding machine. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

Components of an Injection Molding Machine

By Dean McClements

11 min read

Article

An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

Plastic Ribs for Injection-Molding Design

By Aaron Lichtig

5 min read

Article

Compression molding. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Soon_Sound

Compression molding. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Soon_Sound

Everything You Need to Know About Compression Molding

By Kat de Naoum

9 min read

Article

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Xometry Image

An Overview of Injection Molded Surface Finishes

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

Article

injection molding press with side actions. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

injection molding press with side actions. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

Types of Injection Molding Side Actions

By Greg Paulsen

2 min read

Article

Injection Molding Gate. Image Credit: AdobeStock.com/robynmac

Injection Molding Gate. Image Credit: AdobeStock.com/robynmac

Types of Injection Molded Gates

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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Xometry Image

On-Demand Webinar: The Path to Production with Injection Molding Strategies

By Serena Ngoh

February 14, 2023

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injection molded part

injection molded part

Managing Sink in Injection Molding Designs

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read