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From improving heat resistance to increasing structural integrity, there are a number of additives used improve the mechanical properties of thermoplastics.. In our previous blog, we talked about the most common types of thermoplastics used in injection molding and...
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For plastic injection molding, different polymers, resins, and blends all have different advantages and drawbacks. When it comes to designing a new plastic component, it’s important to understand that no material is a one-size-fits-all solution. Characteristics...
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As a secondary machining process, plastic machining can help save cost and heighten quality control for injection molded plastic components. While plastic injection molding remains the cornerstone of plastic components manufactured at Boyd, plastic machining is one of...
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For the inspection and creation of complex injection molded components, a 3D scanner is often the perfect solution. Imagine that you need to precisely measure a custom-machined, geometrically-complex wheel. Which measuring tool would you use? You could use standard...
