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Polymer Processing Methods Explained [Podcast]

Choosing the right way to process polymers is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when developing a plastic product. While injection molding is the method most people think of, it’s far from the only option, and in many … Continue reading

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Plastic Playbook: Choosing The Right Polymer [Podcast]

When developing a new product with plastic parts, one of the most important choices you’ll face is which polymer to use. Get it right, and your product is durable, reliable, and cost-effective. Get it wrong, and you could be facing … Continue reading

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Freeform Injection Molding: Using 3D-Printed Dissolvable Molds

Freeform injection molding is the ‘next frontier’ of molded parts and products. When we talk about plastic injection molding, steel molds immediately come to mind. Tooling like this dominates the market and churns out consistently-made parts in the millions every … Continue reading

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Transparent Plastic Parts: PC vs. PMMA & Alternatives

Transparent plastic parts are used in a wide variety of applications, from eyeglasses and medical devices to building materials and signage. Two of the most common transparent plastics are polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as acrylic. Each … Continue reading

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How to move Plastic Injection Molds between China Factories [10 Tips]

A common problem that our clients come to us with here at Sofeast is the thorny topic of how to safely move plastic injection molds and tooling from one Chinese factory to another one if you’re changing suppliers. Keep reading … Continue reading

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