For the curved surfaces commonly found on polymer reinforced composite products, complex ply designs are required. Therefore, before the modeling of the resin transfer molding (RTM) process, the corresponding solid […]
Progressive Introduces New Configurable CAD and a Simplified Mold-Ready™ Ordering System
Progressive Components announces the release of its CADalog® v14, a streamlined CAD offering for designers of injection molds. Available at no charge either online or via a flash drive, […]
Effect of Overflow Tab on Major Modulus of Weld Line in Glass Fiber Filled Injection Molded Parts
By Amanda Nicholson, Customer Success Engineer at Moldex3D North America, Inc. Weld lines in injection molded plastic parts can cause a localized reduction of mechanical properties. This loss of strength […]
Optimized Adhesion Tips for TPE Materials and Substrate Pillars
By Dallas D. Cada Whenever I get a trouble shooting call about TPE parts it usually is a result of poor adhesion. My experience with TPE materials is in automotive […]
