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If you are designing an injection-molded part, you may quickly run into this problem: the wall thickness can no longer be increased, [...]
After reading our previous comparison of two-shot injection molding and overmolding, you may already have made your choice: if two-shot injection [...]
In our previous article, Living Hinge Design Guide, we mentioned that fillets can effectively reduce stress concentration and extend the service [...]
Although a living hinge may appear to be nothing more than a simple thin-wall connection, its actual service life is influenced [...]
There is no universal standard for wall thickness in injection molded parts. Walls that are too thick can lead to sink [...]
Choosing the wrong parting surface during mold design can cause far more trouble than simply leaving an extra line on the [...]
"A kitchen appliance manufacturer decided to replace the metal shaft in their blender with a plastic one. Designers thought plastic would [...]
One of the critical steps in injection molding is the cooling phase. It affects both the quality and efficiency of the [...]
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a important process in product development that aims to optimize the design of a product for efficient and [...]
