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How Manufacturing Startups Can Reduce Supplier Risks in Overseas Injection Molding PartnershipsYou know that feeling when you are about to wire a five-figure deposit to a supplier halfway around the world, and your stomach does that little flip? Yeah, I’ve…

International Manufacturing Trends: Balancing Cost and Risk in Injection MoldingEverybody believes that it is all about locating the cheapest factory abroad and leaving it at that. But when running supply chain business (or attempting to get the product of your…

just for reference1. Square Cavity Bottom (No Frame Structure)Pressure p (kg/cm²): Pressure bearing height a (mm): Cavity side length l (mm): Frame width b (mm): Young’s modulus E (kg/mm²): Allowable deflection d (mm): CalculateClick Calculate to see results* Recommended: Keep…

Injection Molding Piece-Price CalculatorInjection Molding Piece-Price Calculator Note: The following results are for reference purposes only, and no responsibility is taken for any calculations. Piece price = (Material $/part + Processing $/part + Setup $/part + Tooling $/part + Other…

Automation and Smart Manufacturing in China’s Injection Molding IndustryFactories are not usually on the front page, but they influence almost everything that we come into contact with. Consider the plastic case of your phone, the dashboard parts in your vehicle,…

Interactive Injection Molding GuideInteractive Injection Molding GuideDesign PrinciplesMaterial SelectionThe ProcessTroubleshooting☰Design PrinciplesMaterial SelectionThe ProcessTroubleshootingCore Design PrinciplesThe foundation of a successful molded part lies in its design. These core principles are essential for creating high-quality, manufacturable, and cost-effective components. Click on each…

The Injection Molding Process: An InfographicFrom Concept to CreationAn infographic detailing the four critical stages of developing a new injection molding process for precision plastic parts.The 4-Step Development Pathway1Design & Feasibility→2Mold Fabrication→3Process Optimization→4Production & QCStep 1: Part Design & FeasibilityThe…

Smart Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization in China’s Injection Molding IndustryOver the past few years, the injection molding industry in China has emerged as one of the pillars of the manufacturing industry in the world. The growth in this sector,…

What is Vacuum Casting and When Should You Choose It Over Traditional Molding?Whether you are an enthusiast in the world of product design or manufacturing, you are likely to have heard the name vacuum casting at one time or another.…

The Role of China Injection Molding in Aerospace and Defense ComplianceThe manufacturing of aerospace and defense (A&D) is one of the rigorous industrial sectors globally. When manufacturing lightweight components on commercial planes or mission-critical components on military platforms, the consequences…