There are many different types of prototype tools available for those hoping to construct their ideal prototypes. These range from the common to the complex, the everyday to the specialized. A person building a garage-type invention, for example, may use prototype tools consisting of a hammer, nails, screw driver, and so on. More complex inventions might require sophisticated technology or large machinery. Above and beyond the mechanical side of things is another possible interpretation of prototype tools. The technological boom has created a new range of software and technology products that also need to be prototyped. Sometimes, the tools used... Read More
Injection moulding is a manufacturing process that allows for parts to be produced in large volumes. It works by injecting molten materials into a mould (or ‘mold’ in the United States). It is typically used as a mass production process to manufacture thousands of identical items. Injection moulding materials include metals, glasses, elastomers and confections, although it is most commonly used with thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. How does it Work? The first stage of injection moulding is to create the mould itself. Most moulds are made from metal, usually aluminium or steel, and precision machined to match the features of... Read More
In injecting molding processes, injection tooling consists of the metal mold and fixtures into which a material, such plastic, rubber or metal, is injected to produce parts. This tooling allows parts to be mass-produced at a relatively inexpensive per part cost. These parts are used in many industries, such as automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. A bottle cap is an example of a part created from injection molded plastics. Injecting tooling is complicated and expensive to make. Custom injection molding and tooling is designed and built by skilled workers. When designing the tooling, elements such as the part’s material thickness,... Read More
Thermoplastic injection molding is a process used in manufacturing to create a variety of parts and components for industries ranging from aerospace to automotive to construction. Thermoplastics, such as phenolic and epoxy, are heated into a molten resin and then injected into a mold that’s usually made from aluminum, steel or a metal alloy. The molten plastic then gets compressed inside the mold and allowed to cool. Machines remove the plastic component or piece from the mold, and this hardened part can then be used to construct a larger product, such as a child’s toy or an automobile door. The... Read More
Molding pressure typically refers to a measurement of force within an injection molding machine. In injection molding, plastic resins are melted and pushed into a steel or aluminum mold, fabricating small plastic parts. The mold pressure determines with what force the melted resin is forced through the machine and injected into the awaiting mold. Solid plastic objects can be fabricated using a process called injection molding. An injection molding machine begins with a large hopper into which small plastic pellets, called resin, are loaded. The pellets are then heated to a certain temperature and melted. Inside the machine, molding pressure... Read More
We take software prototyping seriously. Prototyping—in particular, rapid prototyping—is the best way to make sure we, as AndPlus developers, understand what our customers expect the software to do and how it will perform in supporting their business processes. Prototyping in software development is the process of building a simulated user interface for purposes of ideation, evaluation, and user feedback. Modern software prototypes are interactive. They mimic as closely as possible the actual behavior of the software. A prototype enables our developers and designers to show our understanding of the customer’s requirements. If our interpretation of the requirements is off by... Read More
Thanks to technological advancements, the rapid prototyping industry has seen stunning amounts of growth over the last ten years. This booming market is worth millions of dollars and is responsible for a major revolution in the way that associated manufacturers design and create new parts. Quick Insights The rapid prototyping market accounts for material suppliers, manufacturers and distributors, and the engineers and designers who rely on these products. Rapid prototyping technologies include 3D printing, CNC machining, and other on-demand manufacturing methods. The rapid prototyping market has had an average yearly growth of 27% since 2015. The 2020 value of the... Read More
Injection molding is a process of shaping plastic by melting it and injecting it into a predesigned mold. The process was first designed in the 1930s and was originally based on metal die casting designs. It offers many advantages to alternative manufacturing methods, including minimal losses from scrap (since scrap pieces can be melted and recycled), and minimal finishing requirements. This process differs from metal die casting in that molten metals can simply be poured; plastic resins must be injected with force. The process uses large injection molding machines, which advance the resins through six major processes to produce everything... Read More
One of the top causes of cosmetic rejects in molded parts is bubbles. This troublesome part defect not only results in appearance problems but impairs physical properties as well. Bubbles are a common occurrence and are often difficult to resolve. In troubleshooting bubbles, many molders make the mistake of guessing at what the bubbles are, and then immediately start adjusting process parameters to eliminate them. I urge you to resist the temptation to start tweaking, and start by defining what the bubbles actually are. There are only two possibilities: 1. Trapped gas, which includes air, moisture vapor, volatiles from the... Read More
What Is Rapid Prototyping? Rapid prototyping is a technology that takes a three-dimensional computer model and builds a three-dimensional part by building layers upon layers of material. Its speed and low cost allow design teams to confirm their new designs early and frequently in the process. Step 1 Start with a 3-dimensional computer model. Typically, they are created in 3D CAD products like Solid Works, Rhino, Pro/E, Mechanical Desktop, etc. Step 2 An STL file is exported from 3D CAD. Typically done as a “File Save As…”. Xpress3D CAD Add-ins perform this step automatically. Step 3 The STL file is... Read More
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