This is a story of the collaboration between two critical components for success in plastic injection molding. Proper melt temperature and mold temperature are paramount for ensuring your part’s final properties meet the requirements for its desired performance. This post will give a brief explanation
Plastic is not the first material builders go to. The times are changing, and product offerings are diversifying. Let’s talk plastic in the construction industry. Iron, lead, copper, steel – a very common sight on construction sites in the form of tools, equipment, and materials. Wood,
2020 brought surprises. All the quarterly and yearly plans were upended. Businesses had to react, evaluate, and adapt quickly. Our plastic injection molding trends predictions for the year evolved, and we gathered ranks quickly to meet the needs of our molding, tooling, and prototyping customers.
There are many injection molding manufacturers on the market, but few have the quality control that ensures objectives are met every time. Quality control is essential for all customers. If a mass order doesn’t meet its mark due to defects or miscalculations, that is potentially
Thermoplastic injection molding is the most common way to manufacture parts. Thermoplastics are polymers that can be repeatedly molten or softened and solidified; this is a physical change rather than a chemical change. When beginning the path to a plastic injection-molded part, it is essential
Enrich your future with a career in plastic injection molding at K&B. The past year has been challenging for everyone. As it comes to an end, we look forward to new beginnings and opportunities in 2021. For you, those opportunities may include a fulfilling career
Despite the difficulties, the manufacturing sector has risen to the challenges presented. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing its spread across the United States, many have wondered, predicted, and analyzed the assumed long-term impact on the manufacturing industry and its resilience. With vaccine distribution underway, we
Plastic continues to evolve with many benefits of metal plus much more. Moving from metal to plastic is still a challenge for many manufacturers. Plastic is only getting more advanced and sophisticated with the years. It currently presents almost all the same benefits as metal,
Manufacturers using metal products may be overlooking the benefits of a material that is comparable, if not superior: plastic. Today’s leading plastics manufacturers can leverage its technology to create superior injection molded alternatives to conventionally machined metal parts. There are over 25,000 types of engineered plastics
As technology advances and more industries seek innovation, modern manufacturers must stay ahead to stay in the game. The fresh perspectives and essential ingenuity of the team at K&B Molded Products continuously bring our engineers to the top. The toolmaker who works on your injection
