Whether this is your first product or your fortieth, if you’re not currently using plastic injection molding, you’re missing out on some great manufacturing options. Regardless of if your concerns are part accuracy, using plastics instead of metals, or if it’s really the most cost-effective option for your needs, we think this top ten list will help convince you to revisit using plastic injection molding for your product.
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If your company exports or imports, you’re already aware of the trade war between China and the United States. We’ve had current and potential clients reach out to us about their concerns about how current or proposed tariffs (or the simple threat of tariffs) are hurting their production. If your business currently has a mold in China producing parts for import into the US and is being hurt by time or cost increases from the ongoing tariffs, it’s important to learn about your options – namely tool relocation. 
Plastic injection molding is a great choice for manufacturing parts. However, contains some concepts and mechanics that prospective users should understand when it comes to the designing and building of molds. Molds have many parts and options for parts, and it’s important to understand how the various options contribute to the performance, cost, and complexity of a mold. In this article we look at the runner systems found in injection tools and how selecting hot or cold runners will impact the final product. 
The great idea for your product or part might start on a piece of paper or even a cocktail napkin – but before it gets to your parts manufacture, it needs to undergo a transformation. In this article, we’re going to look at why you and your plastic injection mold designer should be using SolidWorks CAD for all steps of the part and mold designing process, and why it delivers not only a better product but also a smoother process with less time and money spent. 
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