Thermoplastic Polyurethane 101

2021-11-28

manufacturing, molding materials

Thermoplastic Polyurethane 101

Today we are going to learn all about thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU for short. We will learn exactly what it is, what are its advantages and disadvantages and include just some of the many products you can find TPU material in across a wide range of industries.

...

Read more..

Learn About Injection Mold Tooling

2021-11-20

injection molding, molding materials

Injection Mold Tooling

In this article we are going to cover a selection of injection mold tooling that we here at Shineyuu use, an injection molding company. The aim is to provide you with a better understanding of how exactly injection mold works and to give you a better understanding of the injec...

Read more..

What is Thermoplastic Rubber

2021-11-13

manufacturing, molding materials

Thermoplastic Rubber

In this article we are going to learn everything you need to know about thermoplastic rubber, which is often referred to as TPR for short. We will get a better understanding of what is TPR, what are its strengths and weaknesses. What are the kinds of products you can most often see T...

Read more..

Picking Polystyrene

2021-11-02

manufacturing, molding materials

Polystyrene

In this article we will take a look at what is polystyrene: Its advantages, disadvantages and the products which you can most often find it in. So what is polystyrene? Polystyrene (sometimes commonly misspelled as poliestire or poly strene) is a versatile plastic used in a variety of consumer...

Read more..

All About Acrylic

2021-10-28

manufacturing, molding materials

Acrylic

So what is acrylic? In this article we will take a look at how it is made, what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of acrylic, along with types of acrylic and what kinds of products you can find it used in, so that you can get a better understanding of this plastic and see if it is just...

Read more..

What Is Nylon

2021-10-25

manufacturing, molding materials

What Is Nylon

Which of the following polymers is found in stockings and ropes? The answer is nylon! So what is nylon? What is nylon used for? What is nylon made of? These questions and a whole bunch of others including what are the advantages and disadvantages of nylon will be answered as we uncover this...

Read more..

Let's Learn Rubber Molding

2021-10-17

manufacturing, rubber molding

Rubber Molding

What is rubber molding? In this article we are going to cover what exactly it is, how it is made, some of its advantages and why you should consider it for your next project.

Rubber molding is the process of taking melted rubber and then transforming it into some form of product....

Read more..

Plastic Parts 101: How To Build A Product

2021-10-13

manufacturing, molding materials

Plastic Parts 101: How To Build A Product

How is plastic manufactured? Have you ever had an idea in your head that you wanted to build? The next plastic product that could revolutionize the world or even just fatten your wallet that little bit more? It can be a daunting undertaking to build part plastics...

Read more..

Five Top Plastic Injection Molding Companies

2021-10-13

injection molding, manufacturing

Plastic Injection Molding Companies

Below you can find a list of some of the top plastic injection molding companies around the world. These injection molding manufacturers have years of experience in the industry, offer competitive prices and provide custom injection molding at a high quality. These com...

Read more..

The Magic of ABS Plastic

2021-09-17

manufacturing, molding materials

ABS Plastic

What is ABS plastic? ABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene which is often commonly referred to as ABS. It is both a amorphous polymer and an opaque thermoplastic. A thermoplastic is a plastic that becomes liquefied after it reaches a certain heat temperature. In regards to the A...

Read more..

Need To Know About Polycarbonate

2021-09-10

manufacturing, molding materials

Need To Know About Polycarbonate

Is polycarbonate plastic? Yes. Polycarbonate is an extremely useful and common material that you may not realize lies in many common products. In this article, we will take a look at a variety of concerns such as both the advantages and disadvantages of polycarbonate plas...

Read more..

So What Is Polyoxymethylene

2021-08-20

manufacturing, molding materials

So What Is Polyoxymethylene

Exactly what is polyoxymethylene? Polyoxymethylene – or POM for short – is a thermoplastic material which can also go by other names, such as polyacetal, acetal or known by popular brand names Celcon and Derlin. This semi-crystalline thermoplastic is widely used to...

Read more..

Everything About Polypropylene

2021-08-16

manufacturing, molding materials

Everything About Polypropylene

Before we take a look at this plastic powerhouse, it’s important to first understand the name, since many have trouble spelling it. People have called it polypropeline, poly propylene, polypropoline, polypropilene, polypropyline, polypropelene, amongst many others &nd...

Read more..

4 Best Injection Molding Toys

2021-08-11

injection molding, manufacturing

4 Best Injection Molding Toys

When it comes to toy injection molding, using plastic injection has always been a core component in the creation of multiple toys across the industry. Many toys have taken advantage of this process from transformers toy molding, plastic injection molding toy wheels to inject...

Read more..

Learn Everything About LDPE

2021-08-06

manufacturing, molding materials

Learn Everything About LDPE

So what is LDPE? When it comes to injection molding flexible plastics, it turns out that low density polyethylene or LDPE for short, is actually the most popular in the world, accounting for 34% of the total plastics market. Considered to be the king of softer plastics, l...

Read more..

Everything on Insert Molding

2021-07-30

injection molding, insert molding

Everything on Insert Molding

So what exactly is insert molding? Insert molding is a process that involves using an insert – oftentimes made of metal – which is placed inside of a mold and then encapsulated with molten resin. This form of encapsulation, once the plastic has hardened, makes a s...

Read more..

Learn All About Overmolding

2021-07-27

injection molding, overmolding

Learn All About Overmolding

So what is overmolding? The overmolding definition is an injection molding process which involves creating a part with two or more plastic materials. It is first injected with a base component, also known as the substrate, which is then given time to harden. These overmolded s...

Read more..

What Exactly Is Surface Finish

2021-07-26

manufacturing, surface finish

What Exactly is Surface Finish

Surface finish involves the process of altering a metal’s surface, in the form of reshaping, adding or removing. It is often an essential component of the manufacturing process, since it can completely change the look of a product and significantly improve its aesthet...

Read more..

The 5 Types of Plastic Molding

2021-07-16

manufacturing

The 5 Types of Plastic Molding

Below we will look at some of the different types of molding involved when it comes to manufacturing a plastic product. We will examine each type, how it works, their cost, their ideal scenarios to be used and also which products they are generally good for manufacturing. I...

Read more..

Should I Choose Injection Mold in China

2021-07-07

china, injection molding

Injection Mold China

China has always been the go-to country for manufacturers of plastic products, with manufacturing history that stretches back over many decades, delivering parts all across the world. It’s no wonder that other countries have tried to stigmatise this fact with claims that Chines...

Read more..

The Ten Best Plastic Injection Molding Materials

2021-07-05

injection molding, molding materials

The Ten Best Plastic Injection Molding Materials

During product development, one of the most important factors in plastic injection molding is deciding the right material to use, since it directly affects the part’s performance and molding operation. There are a variety of factors involved when it ...

Read more..

Injection Molding Vs 3D Printing

2021-06-30

3D printing, injection molding

Injection Molding Vs 3D Printing

Without proper understanding you might wonder are 3D printing and injection molding the same? But they are not. While they are both used for producing plastic parts they are done in completely different ways. The aim of this post is to explain how they are different and a...

Read more..

Custom Injection Molding

2021-06-10

injection molding

Custom Injection Molding

Custom injection molding involves the process of injecting materials that are molten by heat into a molding tool to produce parts. The materials and produced parts are generally plastic, and are used in many product industries. It is a core manufacturing technology for the mass-p...

Read more..