Injection Molding Know How

Complimentary Machine Benchmarking Techniques for Velocity Capability and Machine Responsiveness During the Velocity to Pressure Control Phases

Umberto Catignani PresidentOrbital Plastics Consulting, Inc   Abstract Additional injection molding machine benchmarking techniques will be explored for velocity capability or injection speed linearity and the ability to transfer from...

Complimentary Machine Benchmarking Techniques for Velocity Capability and Machine Responsiveness During the Velocity to Pressure Control Phases

Umberto Catignani PresidentOrbital Plastics Consulting, Inc   Abstract Additional injection molding machine benchmarking techniques will be explored for velocity capability or injection speed linearity and the ability to transfer from...

Part 2: Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — New Method to Find Optimum Plastic Flow Rates

Explore the use of the injection unit velocity capability, which determines a machine’s injection speed linearity to find optimum flow rates, and proposes a second method.In our previous article, we...

Part 2: Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — New Method to Find Optimum Plastic Flow Rates

Explore the use of the injection unit velocity capability, which determines a machine’s injection speed linearity to find optimum flow rates, and proposes a second method.In our previous article, we...

Data drives value for injection molders

Consultants advise digging into the numbers to set your shop apart, pave path for improvement. With good data monitoring practices, molders can not only optimize their processes but protect their...

Data drives value for injection molders

Consultants advise digging into the numbers to set your shop apart, pave path for improvement. With good data monitoring practices, molders can not only optimize their processes but protect their...

Part 1: Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — Determining Optimum Plastic Flow Rates

Should injection molders consider using a range of plastic flow rates, versus the selection of one plastic flow rate from the relative viscosity curve?I have been asked countless times how...

Part 1: Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — Determining Optimum Plastic Flow Rates

Should injection molders consider using a range of plastic flow rates, versus the selection of one plastic flow rate from the relative viscosity curve?I have been asked countless times how...

Important Factors and Approaches to Estimating Residence Time in Injection Molding

Residence time can have a dramatic impact on part quality and production efficiency but determining its value can be tricky. Use these methods and formulas to accurately measure residence time...

Important Factors and Approaches to Estimating Residence Time in Injection Molding

Residence time can have a dramatic impact on part quality and production efficiency but determining its value can be tricky. Use these methods and formulas to accurately measure residence time...

Use These 7 Parameters to Unravel the Melt Temperature Mystery

Despite its integral role in a stable process and consistent parts, true melt temperature in injection molding can be an enigma. Learning more about these seven parameters may help you...

Use These 7 Parameters to Unravel the Melt Temperature Mystery

Despite its integral role in a stable process and consistent parts, true melt temperature in injection molding can be an enigma. Learning more about these seven parameters may help you...