The more parts you produce in a given time, the lower your costs. While the injection molding cycle time is a major contributor to the overall performance of the bottom line of your company, it’s a process that should not be rushed. One integral component of injection molding – and one that takes up most of the cycle time – is cooling time. It has a major bearing on the quality of your final product, and it’s not an area where you can cut corners. In this blog, we’ll further dissect the importance of proper cooling time in plastic injection molding.
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The Roles of Glass and Ceramic Additives in Plastic Injection Molding
While thermoplastics are naturally strong and durable in their own right – often being preferred over their metal counterparts – sometimes additives can further reinforce certain features of plastic injection molding. This is especially beneficial when using types of thermoplastics that excel in some properties but lack in other departments such as heat resistance or durability. Some such enhancers that are often used in plastic injection molding are mineral reinforcers such as glass and ceramic additives.
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