Improving Plastic Materials with Additives

Improving Plastic Materials with Additives

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...
Plastic Injection Molding Material Selection

Plastic Injection Molding Material Selection

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...
Plastic Machining Benefits

Plastic Machining Benefits

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...
Classification of Plastic Injection Molds

Classification of Plastic Injection Molds

There are many types of tooling and molds used for plastic injection molding, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Several factors dictate the type of mold or tool that is best suited for producing complex injection molded plastic parts. Understanding the...