Acrylic is a strong, transparent thermoplastic that is a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass. This injection molded material also has excellent optical clarity, allowing high light ...

As the number of biocompatible metals available for injection molding increases, the process is becoming a practical option for manufacturers of implants and surgical instruments. John L. Johnson ...

A Xyloy alloy injection-molded part (left) provides the benefit of metal properties coupled with the ease of processing typically associated with plastic (right). Emphasizing that metal injection ...

Part 1, which appeared in the August 2004 issue of IMM, addressed a polymer’s thermal sensitivity, moisture, and how to get the most out of your material with a specialized injection unit. This ...

Using PIM for the manufacture of heat sinks instead of extrusion or machining broadens geometry options and creates a dense structure. Figure 1. A plot of thermal conductivity vs. thermal expansion ...

Engineers at AGS Technology Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., have devised a better way to recycle plastic scrap and make it more suitable for injection molding. The company’s proprietary Injectoblend material ...