Plastic Extrusion: Continuous Profiles, Film, and Tubing
What Is Plastic Extrusion? Plastic extrusion pushes molten polymer through a shaped die to produce continuous profiles. Think of it like a pasta machine for…
Plastics & Polymer Processing
Compression Molding: High-Strength Parts from Thermosets and Composites
What Is Compression Molding? Compression molding shapes material by placing a pre-measured charge into an open, heated mold cavity, then closing the mold under pressure.…
Urethane Casting: Bridge Production Without the Tooling Bill
What Is Urethane Casting? Urethane casting (also called polyurethane casting or vacuum casting) produces plastic parts using silicone molds and liquid polyurethane resin. A master…
Rotational Molding: The Low-Tooling Path to Large Hollow Parts
What Is Rotational Molding? Rotational molding (rotomolding) produces hollow parts by slowly rotating a heated mold on two axes while powdered plastic melts and coats…
Blow Molding: How Hollow Plastic Parts Are Made
What Is Blow Molding? Blow molding makes hollow plastic parts. A tube of molten plastic (called a parison) is inflated with air pressure inside a…
Injection Molding: How It Works, What It Costs, and When to Use It
What Is Injection Molding? Injection molding is the most common method for mass-producing plastic parts. Molten polymer is injected under high pressure into a steel…