Plastic Moulding

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plastic mouldingPlastic molding is the plastic working through the Injection moulding machine, The melted plastic will automatically molten by the molding machine after erupting out in all of the plastic moulding methods, injection moulding technology has been the most widely used on the word today.
The method comprises the following steps: getting the thermoplastic plastic or the thermosetting plastic imported into the heating cylinder of the injection moulding machine, and when it is completely melted, it will produce heat and frictional heat by the pressure of the plunger or the screw, and is injected into the mould cavity of the closed mould, after curing, and then open the mould and take out the finished product.

If you are looking for plastic moulding service, you are welcome to contact us, we are a professional plastic moulding company in China that offer custom plastic moulding service to the wordwide.


Plastic Moulding Knowledge Guidance

1 The basic knowledge of plastic molding.
1.1 The characteristics and composition of plastic injection moulding.
Plastic Injection moulding is to fill the molten moulding material in a closed mould with high pressure. The pressure that the plastic molding cavity needs to be subjected to about 400 KGF /CM2, approximately 400 atmospheres.
With such a high pressure to make a product is its characteristic which is not the only an advantage but also disadvantages. In other words, the mold always has to be made stable, therefore its’ price is always high. So must be mass-produced in order to buckle with high-priced mould costs.
For example, the production of each batch must be more than 10000PCS to be reasonable. In other words, plastic molding work surely has to be a mass-production.

A few steps of the plastic molding process :
1.1.1 Closing
Close the door of injection molding machine and then start moulding
1.1.2 Clamping mold
Moving forward the moving half in order to get the mould closed. When the mould is closed which means is also locked.

1.1.3 Injecting (including holding press)
The barrel screw is quickly pushing forward, injecting the molten formed plastic material into the mould cavity to full fill it.
Keeping the press at the same time after full filling it, this action is particularly named “holding press.” The pressing that the mold has to bear when it just gets full filled, generally called ‘Injection Press’ or ‘one press’.

1.1.4 Cooling off (and the next step of the plasticization project)
The process of waiting for the material getting cool formed in the mould cavity is called “cooling off”, At this time the injection device is also ready for the next step, this process is called “plasticization process.
The moulded material is placed in the hopper, inflow into the heated tube to heat, it is based on the rotation of the screw turning the raw material into the molten status.
1.1.5 Opening the mould
Move the moving board to the backward and the mould will be opened.
1.1.6 Opening the security door
Opening the security door, then the machine will be in the standby status.
1.1.7 Picking up
Taking out the product, checking carefully if there is anything left in the mould cavity, and this whole forming operation is called moulding cycle time. The finished product is shaped by the shape of the mould.
The mold is composed of the left mould and the right mould, These two sides of moulds are left with voids, and the material would flow into the voids and get compressed to finish the product.
There are three main lines of the path of the molding material before it flows into the left side and right side, sprue, runner, gate, and so on.
1.2 Injection molding machine
Injection moulding machine is distinguished from two large projects, they are divided into two, clamping device and injection device.
1.2.2 clamping device
Closing the mould, the molding material would be cooled off and solidified in the mould cavity. Opening the mould cavity and take out the finished product is the action of the clamping device
1.2.3 Injection Device
Injecting the plastic material into the mould cavity called ‘Injection device’

 

The following describes the ability of the injection moulding machine, there are three provisions to distinguish the ability of it.

A. Clamping force
When the injection is made, the mould won’t be opened by the maximum clamping force, expressed as the number of TON.
B. Injection volume
The weight of a shot is generally expressed in terms of grams.
C. Plasticizing capacity
A certain amount of time able to melt the amount of resin, this is generally expressed in terms of grams.
The most important part is the clamping force, the area of the moulded article is referring the mould perpendicular to the shadow of the opening and closing direction (basically the moud’s area). The average pressure within the mold added to the projection area is called the clamping force. If the mold “projection area × average pressure” is greater than the “clamping force” then the left and the right side moulds will be pushed out.
Clamping force = projection area x average pressure within the mold In general, the mold can withstand the pressure of 400KGF /Cm2, so base on this figure to calculate the clamping force, but the clamping force often based on the shape of forming materials and the shape of the product’s vary.
The difference between the larger parameters such as PE, PP, PS, ABS materials, these raw materials are used to make the shallow box, the parameter is 300KGF /CM2.
If the depth of the box is deeper then the parameter is 400 KGF / CM2, If it is the small but high precision products. The projection area is about 10CM2 or less, its parameters are 600KGF / CM2.
The smaller parameters such as PVC, PC, POM, AS materials, these materials are also used to make a shallow box, the parameters of 400KGF / CM2, if it is a deep box of its parameters is 500KGF / CM2, if it is a small and high precision products, projection area of about 10CM2 below, its parameter is 800KGF / CM2.Chinese molding company

To working with Plastic Moulding is not easy, if you have a project that needs plastic molding service you need to find a professional plastic molding company to support you, to reduce your plastic mold and Injection moulding cost.

Find a Chinese molding company to support you will be one of the best options, plastic mould and moulding parts from China mold company has inexpensive price and short lead time, this is no reason that you do not choose your plastic molding supplier from China.
On the world, over 80% or overseas companies that buy products from China, China is the biggest manufacturer country on the world, this is no doubt about this,

Sincere Tech is an injection mold company in China, offer injection mould, plastic moulding service to the world, 90% of our mold and parts are export to American, Europe, and the world.

If you want to know more information about service, you are welcome to send us an email, if you need price for your project, please send us your requirement for quotation, we will offer you the best price and service. Hope to work together in the near future.

 

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Process of plastic injection molding

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Use of plastic injection molding

Plastic injection molding is the most common and widely used method for the mass production of plastic products around the world because of its convenience and ease of use. Plastic products made using this method include plastic chairs and tables, electronic product covers, disposable spoons and knives, and other cutlery products.

History of injection molding

Plastic injection molding was started by European and American chemists who were experimenting with plastics. Originally done manually and pushed into the mold using Parkesine, it turned out to be too brittle and flammable. John Wesley Hyatt is the official inventor of plastic injection molding, and this process has a rich history with a brilliant spirit.

Injection molding was originally invented to solve the problems that billiard players face abundantly. The 19th-century billiard balls were made of ivory derived from tusks taken from elephants. Celluloid was one of the first plastics used to make billiard balls.

Plastic Injection Molding

Plastic Injection Molding

Instructions for the procedure

The scientific procedure used to produce plastic products by applying injection molding is very simple. Your plastic melts and is put into a huge syringe. It is then placed in a suitably shaped mold depending on the product being manufactured and allowed to cool for a sufficient amount of time to reach the desired shape. However, the actual process of actual injection molding is not so simple and can be broadly divided into three subdivisions: injection unit, molding section and finally clamp. The plastic pellets are gradually liquefied and gradually injected into the injection unit through a tunnel that is completely melted until it reaches the front of the barrel. When it reaches the mold, it cools and hardens to the desired fixed shape. The mold will then return to the original machine position.

All injection molded parts start with plastic pellets with a diameter of a few millimeters. They can be mixed with certain limited amounts of pigments called “colorants” or up to 15% recycled material. The mixture is then fed into an injection molding machine. Early molding units used a plunger to push down from above. However, the outer area was hot or cold and the melting process did not work properly. The solution to this was a reciprocating screw. This was often seen as the most important contribution that was none other than a revolution in the plastic product manufacturing industry. The screws cause the shear stress necessary to melt the plastic, and the rest of the heat comes from the traditional heater band that surrounds the machine. When molten plastic is injected into the mold, the air is released through the sideways vents. The honey viscosity plastic is so thick that it cannot be released from these vents, which are only a few microns wide.

Engraving witness marks on plastic products is also an important part of marketing. This is because we need to be able to authenticate and verify the authenticity of the product by looking for a line separate from the witness mark. These are created using removable inserts and can prove very helpful in tracking defects.

Why Choose China Plastic Injection Molding Service?

China is well known as a manufacturing center and as an exporter of plastic products. Chinese plastic injection molding manufacturers guarantee high-quality products that are reliable and long-lasting, there are many plastic molding companies in China, it is a headache for you to find a right China mold maker from that huge resource, Sincere Tech is one of the top ten best plastic mold and molding companies in China, we offer you the 100% satisfied quality and service, go to our home page by https://www.plasticmold.net/ to know more.

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Important Things About Plastic Injection Molding Machine

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Since the injection moulding process was invented, the plastic industry and the big business opportunity of injection molding have become a commercial enterprise which is potentially thousands to millions of US dollars. Injection molding has given an important role in the development of the economy in the USA. This allows industrial and consumer goods to be important for many industries, with affordable and durable prices.

Injection Molding Machine Function

This machine can be classified into three categories, namely: Multipurpose machine, precision machine/narrow tolerance and high-speed thin-wall machine. These three types require assistive equipment to function. These supporting equipment include dryers (resins), handling equipment, granulators, temperature control and mold cooling, handling equipment and parts extraction robots.plastic mold company

Many companies are specializing in quality injection moulding, but not all are identical. The best, fast, flexible, and customer-oriented, in both large and small quantities. These companies usually have state-of-the-art facilities with large scale thermoplastics and thermosetting capabilities, computer-assisted manufacturers, qualified machine operators, and quality assurance equipment.

Knowing The Components Of Injection Molding Machine

In general, the basic injection molding machine consists of a mold system, control system, injection system, hydraulic system, and Pinpin system. The tonnage clamp and shot size are used to identify the dimensions of a thermoplastic injection molding machine, which is a major factor in the overall process. Another consideration is the thickness of the mold, pressure, injection rate, the distance between the binding rod, and the screw design.

Injection molding machine converts raw plastic granules or granules into final mold parts using thermoplastic smelting, injection, conditioning, and cooling cycles.

Adjusting The Injection Mold

When you or your company need a plastic product of a particular type and size, you should go to a custom injection molding company. This manufacturer can create plastic components for specific applications: they can adjust almost all plastic components according to their needs. They can place your logo or message, produce unique colors and designs and pack them to your liking and needs.

Select A Custom Injection Maker Company

Most custom injection molding companies can make all the plastic products you specify, but not all of them make an extra effort to process  “settlement services,” such as decorating, assembling, labeling and packaging. Some even have a design group that can help customers design plastic parts and molds. From manufacturing prototypes and quick tools to injection molding, to plastic and ultrasonic welding and stamping, these companies can help you in every step. Choose a factory that offers this additional benefit. You can minimize spending, optimize effort, money and time.

Check the programming of manufacturing companies and logistics systems. They should be able to manage their shipping needs, no matter how demanded they are. You should also look for companies that apply strict controls to monitor the entire process of molding custom injection. They must have the latest inspection equipment to allow them to meet the closest tolerance and thereby provide consistent quality.

Sincere Tech is a plastic mold China company, provide the best quality custom plastic mold & molding parts, if you are interesting you are welcome to send us your requirement for a quotation.

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Mold Modification Process

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As a professional plastic mold company, during mold manufacturing, we normally have some requirement for mold modification, this is a very common issue when we manufacture molds for our customer, below is a step that how to handle this modification in our mod companymold modification

  1. When we receive a request for modification from our customer. After that, we analyze the requested modification, which must be done at least within the same day as the files have been received or latest the morning after if the files have been received in the afternoon. It is important to create a clear illustration of the modification (ppt file to list the modification items) for internal communication with our team and with customers. Note since that part drawing that is not approved for production so we cannot save to our database.
  2. We need to send this modification illustration to our mold shop manager, responsible Quotation Engineer.
  3. The mold production manager then checks out, at least within the same day, Together with the mold master to decide how long time that is required for the modification. We will specify one shortest possible lead-time and one maximum time required. Because sometimes the customer is very busy or maybe not so hurry.
  4. The Quotation Engineer then prepares an offer as soon as possible. This shall be done latest within the same day as he/she receives the working steps and lead-times from the mold manufacturing department. The offer should include the offered price and the minimum and maximum lead-time. Once ready with the offer the Quotation Engineer sends the offer to project manager, then the project manager directly sends to customers.
  5. Once the customer approves the concerned modification the Project manager will use the new valid part drawing is saved into our database and inform the mold design department to update the tool drawing immediately. Another thing that must be controlled by the Project manager is that the promised lead-time will be fulfilled. Send an email to production department or mold shop manager. That will make it easy for the mold shop manager to keep control of the lead-times.
  6. After the modification finished, new mold trial is needed, after mold trial and check the modification is done according to the new drawing, then send the new samples to customers, during the same time update the measurement report and send to customer as well.

Sincere Tech is a professional China plastic mold company, we offer one-stop service from part design, prototype, mold design, mold manufacture, injection molding parts, secondary process, and assembly, if you have a project that needs to help, you are welcome to contact us.

Plastic Moulding

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plastic mouldingPlastic moulding is the plastic work through the Injection moulding machine, The melted plastic will automatically molten after erupting out in all of the plastic moulding methods, injection moulding has been the most widely used. The method comprises the following steps: getting the thermoplastic plastic or the thermosetting plastic imported into the heating cylinder of the injection moulding machine, and when it is completely melted, it will produce heat and frictional heat by the pressure of the plunger or the screw, and is injected into the mould cavity of the closed mould, after curing, and then open the mould and take out the finished product.


Plastic Moulding Knowledge Guidance

1 The basic knowledge of plastic molding.
1.1 The characteristics and composition of plastic injection moulding.
Plastic Injection moulding is to fill the molten moulding material in a closed mould with high pressure. The pressure that the plastic molding cavity needs to be subjected to about 400 KGF / CM2, approximately 400 atmospheres. With such a high pressure to make a product is its characteristic which is not the only an advantage but also disadvantages. In other words, the mold always has to be made stable, therefore its’ price is always high. So must be mass-produced in order to buckle with high-priced mould costs. For example, the production of each batch must be more than 10000PCS to be reasonable. In other words, plastic molding work surely has to be a mass-production.

A few steps of the plastic molding process :
1.1.1 Closing
Close the security and then start moulding
1.1.2 Clamping mold
Moving forward the moving board in order to get the mould closed. When the mould is closed which means is also locked.

1.1.3 Injecting (including holding press)
The screw is quickly pushing forward, injecting the molten formed plastic material into the mould cavity to full fill it. Keeping the press at the same time after full filling it, this action is particularly named “holding press.” The pressing that the mold has to bear when it just gets full filled, generally called ‘Injection Press’ or ‘one press’.

1.1.4 Cooling off (and the next step of the plasticization project)
The process of waiting for the material getting cool formed in the mould cavity is called “cooling off”, At this time the injection device is also ready for the next step, this process is called “plasticization process. The moulded material is placed in the hopper, inflow into the heated tube to heat, it is based on the rotation of the screw turning the raw material into the molten status.
1.1.5 Opening the mould
Move the moving board to the backward and the mould will be opened.
1.1.6 Opening the security door
Opening the security door, then the machine will be in the standby status.
1.1.7 Picking up
Taking out the product, checking carefully if there is anything left in the mould cavity, and this whole forming operation is called moulding cycle time. The finished product is shaped by the shape of the mould. The mold is composed of the left mould and the right mould, These two sides of moulds are left with voids, and the material would flow into the voids and get compressed to finish the product. There are three main lines of the path of the molding material before it flows into the left side and right side, sprue, runner, gate, and so on.
1.2 Injection molding machine
Injection moulding machine is distinguished from two large projects, they are divided into two, clamping device and injection device.
1.2.2 clamping device
Closing the mould, the molding material would be cooled off and solidified in the mould cavity. Opening the mould cavity and take out the finished product is the action of the clamping device
1.2.3 Injection Device
Injecting the plastic material into the mould cavity called ‘Injection device’

 

The following describes the ability of the injection moulding machine, there are three provisions to distinguish the ability of it.
A. Clamping force
When the injection is made, the mould won’t be opened by the maximum clamping force, expressed as the number of TON.
B. Injection volume
The weight of a shot is generally expressed in terms of grams.
C. Plasticizing capacity
A certain amount of time able to melt the amount of resin, this is generally expressed in terms of grams.
The most important part is the clamping force, the area of the moulded article is referring the mould perpendicular to the shadow of the opening and closing direction (basically the moud’s area). The average pressure within the mold added to the projection area is called the clamping force. If the mold “projection area × average pressure” is greater than the “clamping force” then the left and the right side moulds will be pushed out.
Clamping force = projection area × average pressure within the mold In general, the mold can withstand the pressure of 400KGF / Cm2, so base on this figure to calculate the clamping force, but the clamping force often based on the shape of forming materials and the shape of the product’s vary, the difference between the larger parameters such as PE, PP, PS, ABS materials, these raw materials are used to make the shallow box, the parameter is 300KGF / CM2, , if the depth of the box is deeper then the parameter is 400 KGF / CM2, If it is the small but high precision products. The projection area is about 10CM2 or less, its parameters are 600KGF / CM2. The smaller parameters such as PVC, PC, POM, AS materials, these materials are also used to make a shallow box, the parameters of 400KGF / CM2, if it is a deep box of its parameters is 500KGF / CM2, if it is a small and high precision products, projection area of about 10CM2 below, its parameter is 800KGF / CM2.Chinese molding company

To working with Plastic Moulding is not easy, if you have a project that needs plastic molding service you need to find a professional plastic molding company to support you, to reduce your plastic mold and Injection moulding cost, find a Chinese molding company to support you will be one of the best options, plastic mould and moulding parts from China mold company has inexpensive price and short lead time, this is no reason that you do not choose your plastic molding supplier from China, on the world, over 80% or overseas companies that buy products from China, China is the biggest manufacturer country on the world, this is no doubt about this,

Sincere Tech is an injection mold company in China, offer injection mould, plastic moulding service to the world, 90% of our mold and parts are export to American, Europe, and the world, if you want to know more information about service, you are welcome to send us an email, if you need price for your project, please send us your requirement for quotation, we will offer you the best price and service. Hope to work together in the near future.

 

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Rapid Injection Molding

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Rapid injection molding

What is Rapid Injection Molding?

Rapid injection molding or rapid tooling injection molding is a popular manufacturing technique that has been idolized for years.  Rapid injection molding is similar to conventional molding, yet different enough to affect how parts are designed. This technique lets companies quickly get low-cost and dimensionally accurate prototypes as well as low-volume production parts from plastics.

Rapid injection molding falls between rapid prototyping and conventional injection molding. This technique supports prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production. Additive methods such as FDM and SLA work well for testing form and fit, but often such parts are not a substitute for testing with real injection molded parts. Rapid injection molding is also fast and cost-effective enough to fix problems when initial designs are not quite right.

Rapid injection molding has increased the quality of a final product by increasing the time companies have to test designs. Some manufacturers did quite a bit of testing with rapid prototype based polyurethane castings, but because the material properties of cast materials can differ significantly from those of injected molded resins, many times testing left unsolved.

What is What is Rapid Injection Mold or Proto mold?

Rapid injection mold and proto mold are two different terms that refer to the same thing. They both describe a type of mold used in rapid injection molding, which is a manufacturing process that allows companies to quickly produce small to medium-sized batches of plastic parts or products.

A rapid injection mold or proto mold is typically made from aluminum or soft steel, which can be created quickly and cost-effectively compared to traditional injection mold. These molds are designed to be used for a shorter period of time and for lower production volumes than traditional injection molding molds.

The use of rapid injection molds or proto molds in rapid injection molding allows companies to quickly produce prototypes or low-volume production runs of plastic parts or products. This process is faster and more cost-effective than traditional injection molding, which requires more time and expense to create molds.

Rapid injection molds or proto molds are a valuable tool for companies that need to quickly produce high-quality plastic parts or products for prototyping, low-volume production, or quick-turnaround projects.

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Injection molding

Difference between Rapid plastic Injection Molding and production injection molding

The main difference between rapid plastic injection molding and production injection molding is the production volume and the lead time.

Rapid injection molding is a fast and cost-effective way to produce small to medium-sized batches of parts or products. It uses advanced software and machinery to create molds quickly and efficiently, which reduces the lead time and turnaround time. Rapid injection molding can produce parts or products in a matter of days or weeks, making it suitable for prototyping, low-volume production, and quick-turnaround projects.

Production injection molding, on the other hand, is a more established method of producing parts or products at a larger scale. It involves creating a mold and then injecting molten material into the mold to create the final product. Production injection molding is best suited for larger production runs and can produce high volumes of parts or products at a lower cost per unit. It is ideal for long-term production projects that require consistent quality and high-volume output.

Another difference between rapid tooling injection molding and production injection molding is the cost. Rapid injection molding has higher upfront costs due to the investment in advanced software and machinery. However, it can be more cost-effective for small to medium-sized production runs. Production injection molding, on the other hand, has lower upfront costs and is more cost-effective for larger production runs.

In summary, the main differences between rapid injection molding and production injection molding are the production volume, lead time, and cost. Rapid injection molding is faster, more expensive upfront, and best suited for small to medium-sized production runs, while production injection molding is slower, less expensive upfront, and best suited for larger production runs.

The technique of rapid tooling injection molding

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Plastic Mold

The technique of rapid tooling injection molding makes testing much more beneficial. It is because everyone knows that new products must pass extensive design, prototype evaluation, and functional testing before they are considered ready to distribute to markets. In this case, rapid injection molding becomes one of the best techniques for prototypes that need to undergo design changes during the developmental stage.

By rapid injection molding technique, you can make as many prototypes as possible needed to get the best products, or you can name it pilot production. It is perfect for market testing until the production plastic mold is ready, or about a three or four month wait. When production volume does not justify to make prduction plastic mold, this molding technique can supply production parts.

If you never knew the process of rapid injection molding, the following can help. The process uses aluminum molds milled on 3-axis CNCs instead of the expensive, hardened tool steel molds used with traditional methods. Molds comprise an A-side, sometimes called the cavity side and a B-side, sometimes called the core side. The A-side mounts to the fixed portion of the injection molding press.

Then, in rapid tooling injection molding, resin is injected through this section of the mold into the part cavity by way of the sprue, the path the resin takes until it reaches the runners. These guide the resin to the gate, the location where the plastic enters the part cavity. The B-side, on the other hand, mounts to the moving side of the press and includes the steel ejector pins. Before designing the mold, parts are oriented so they will remain on the B-Side when the mold opens.

The process of rapid injection molding also requires technology, such as 3D CAD with high speed CNC machining equipment to quickly manufacture injection molds. This way is efficient, as it enables the low cost creation of injection-molded prototypes and makes low volume runs of production parts affordable. It allows manufacturers to get prototypes in just few days. It is also a way company’s image since it lets you to have more preparation before launching products.

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