Blog Posts
See below to discover how our team of problem solvers has helped various markets in the plastic industry through our library of blogs.
Shrinkage is a critical factor in injection molding. It refers to the reduction in volume that occurs as molten polymer…
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Not All Nylons Are the Same
Nylon might seem simple, but materials like PA6 and PA66—two of the most widely used polyamides—have layers of complexity. Found…
Essential Tests for Accurate Material Identification Thermoplastics are versatile materials with a wide range of applications. Proper identification of thermoplastics…
Wear and tear in injection molding is inevitable. At the heart of this process lie the screw and barrel—key components…
Injection molding is a versatile and widely used manufacturing process for creating plastic components. However, achieving consistent quality and efficiency…
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Optimizing Cooling Efficiency: The Critical Role of Proper Water Line Sizing in Injection Molding
In the world of injection molding, precision is paramount. From designing the mold to setting process parameters, every detail contributes…
When challenges arise in plastics processing, troubleshooting should start with a simple verification. Molding machines can experience wear, malfunctions, and…
Mold venting at the parting line is essential for both the quality of parts and the longevity of the mold,…
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New Mold Qualification Process
In our last blog, we highlighted the importance of incorporating insights from four key areas—Part Design, Mold Design, Material Selection,…
In the world of manufacturing, product launches often face unexpected hurdles, from dimensional issues to cosmetic defects or performance failures.…
PolySource’s Materials Technology Manager, Jeremy Bland, had this to share about the importance of going back to basics. Cardinal Rule…
During a joint customer call with Erik, we toured the facility of a large OEM that has their own injection…