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Injection Molding Material Selection Guide

By Megan Conniff
 16 min read
A small mold inserted into an injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa
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Injection Molding Defects and How to Prevent Them

By Gracija Nikolovska
 16 min read
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Polypropylene. Image Credit: AdobeStock/Emilia

4 Top Tips on Processing High-Temperature Materials for Injection Molding

By Dean McClements
  5 min read
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Injection mold tool

How to Design a Mold for High-Temperature Plastics

By Joel Schadegg
  6 min read
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Liquid metal being poured into a mold. Image Credit: Funtay/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Casting - Which is Best?

By Dean McClements
  8 min read
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Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

Understanding Injection Molding Cost for Manufacturers

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu
  13 min read
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On-Demand Webinar: The Path to Production with Injection Molding Strategies

By Serena Ngoh
July 20, 2026
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An injection molded screw for manufacturing

Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing: Differences and Comparison

By Kat de Naoum
  10 min read
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A vacuum thermoforming machine. Image Credit: anlomaja/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Thermoforming: Differences and Comparisons

By Kat de Naoum
  6 min read
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Injection molding machines in a large factory. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding: Definition, Types, Diagram

By Megan Conniff
  42 min read
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Insert Molding vs. Overmolding: What's the Difference?

By Greg Paulsen
  7 min read
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Close up of injection molding thermoplastic machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saoirse2013

Rapid Injection Molding: Definition, Components, and Materials

By Dean McClements
  10 min read
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Injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

Transfer Molding: Definition, How It Works, and Advantages

By Kat de Naoum
  11 min read
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Fuel connector with rubber hose and filler cap. Image Credit: ilmarinfoto/Shutterstock.com

10 Uses of Polyphthalamide and Their Differences

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Foam Injection Molding

By Megan Conniff
  17 min read
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Rapid injection molded airplane seats. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/tele52

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM): Definition, Importance, How it Works, and Applications

By Kat de Naoum
  13 min read
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Injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/sspopov

Overmolding Materials: Definition, Importance, and How It Works

By Dean McClements
  17 min read
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Industrial injection molded plastic part. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/luchschenF

ABS Injection Molding: Definition, Applications, Process, and Techniques

By Kat de Naoum
  11 min read
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Rotationally molded chairs. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ken Schulze

Rotational Molding: Definition, Process, and Advantages

By Kat de Naoum
  12 min read
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Plastic polycarbonate sheets in multiple colors. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Cat Us

Polycarbonate Injection Molding: Definition, Applications, Process, and Techniques

By Dean McClements
  11 min read
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Compression molding. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Soon_Sound

Compression Molding: Definition, Importance, How It Works, and Advantages

By Kat de Naoum
  13 min read
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metal injection molded parts

Metal Injection Molding

By Megan Conniff
  24 min read
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Engineer doing maintenance on the injection mold after production. Image Credit: Simon Kadula/Shutterstock.com

Injection Mold Maintenance Checklist

By Dean McClements
  8 min read
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An injection molding machine. Image Credit: Moreno Soppelsa/Shutterstock.com

10 Parts of an Injection Molding Machine

By Megan Conniff
  18 min read
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An injection molding machine. Image Credit: Baloncici/Shutterstock.com

Plastic Injection Molding Machines: Types, Parts, and Uses

By Dean McClements
  8 min read
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Industrial injection molding press machine. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com

12 Advantages of Plastic Injection Molding

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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Different plastic material granules. Image Credit: XXLPhoto/Shutterstock.com

The Most Common Plastic Injection Molding Materials

By Dean McClements
  16 min read
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An injection molding gate control. Image credit: Rogue Ace Photography/Shutterstock

How (and Why) to Use a Valve Gate for Injection Molding

By Kat de Naoum
  12 min read
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industrial mold press machine for manufacturing plastic parts. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com

What Are the Industries That Use Injection Plastic Molding?

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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PET bottles being produced in a blow molding machine. Image Credit: MOLPIX/Shutterstock.com

Blow Molding vs. Rotational Molding: What’s the Difference?

By Kat de Naoum
  7 min read
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Injection mold with cooling hose. Image Credit: Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com

Conformal Cooling vs. Conventional Cooling - Pros and Cons

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Injection molding machine for plastic parts production. Image Credit: Baloncici/Shutterstock.com

What Are Injection Molded Products?

By Dean McClements
  9 min read
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An injection mold. Image Credit: Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com

Plastic Injection Molding History

By Dean McClements
  10 min read
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Lockout/tagout on a piece of machinery. Image Credit: theDirector/Shutterstock.com

Safety Precautions for Injection Molding

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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Injection molding. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

Gas-Assisted Injection Molding

By Megan Conniff
  13 min read
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Thin-Wall Injection Molding

By Megan Conniff
  15 min read
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Injection molded parts. Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com

Comprehensive Guide to Plastic Injection Molding: Process, Design, and Molding Solutions

By Megan Conniff
  26 min read
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Plastic molding steps. Image Credit: Sermchai PurnPorn/Shutterstock.com

Plastic Injection Molding Lifespan: How Long Do Injection Molds Last?

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu
  11 min read
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An injection mold. Image Credit : Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com

How to Choose Core and Cavity Placement in Injection Molding

By Kat de Naoum
  9 min read
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Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

Hot Runner vs. Cold Running Molds: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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Injection Molding Gate. Image Credit: AdobeStock.com/robynmac

Types of Injection Molded Gates

By Greg Paulsen
  4 min read
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Hot runner mold. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Rogue Ace Photography

Overview of Hot Running Injection Molding Systems

By Kat de Naoum
  14 min read
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Rapid injection molding. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

Advantages and Disadvantages of Rapid Injection Molding

By Dean McClements
  9 min read
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A metal mold used in injection molding. Image credit: Rene H. Kang/Shutterstock.com

Conformal Cooling: What It is and Why to Use It

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Injection molded parts. Image Credit: oYOo/Shutterstock.com

What is a Hesitation Effect in Injection Molding?

By Greg Paulsen
  7 min read
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Die cast metal parts. Image source: patruflo/Shutterstock.com

Metal Injection Molding vs. Die Casting: Differences and Comparison

By Kat de Naoum
  9 min read
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An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

Plastic Ribs for Injection-Molding Design

By Aaron Lichtig
  5 min read
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FDM thermoplastic 3D printing varieties

What are Heat Resistant Plastics?

By Greg Paulsen
  5 min read
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Die used for molding. Image credit: SergeyKlopotov/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Compression Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Kat de Naoum
  8 min read
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injection molding press with side actions. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Solcan Design

Types of Injection Molding Side Actions

By Greg Paulsen
  2 min read
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Close-up of an injection molding machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saoirse2013

What are Flow Marks in Injection Molding and How to Prevent Them

By Joel Schadegg
  9 min read
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injection molded part

Managing Sink in Injection Molding Designs

By Greg Paulsen
  3 min read
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Polypropylene. Image Credit: AdobeStock/Emilia

4 Emerging Injection Molding Technologies

By Greg Paulsen
  6 min read
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Durometer vs. Elasticity

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Parts being fabricated using vacuum forming. Image Credit: leungchopan/Shutterstock.com

Injection Molding vs. Vacuum Forming: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Plastic parisons on their way to be blow molded. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Blow Molding vs. Injection Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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Injection Molding vs. Extrusion

Injection Molding vs. Extrusion - Applications and Cost Comparison

By Nathan Miller
  6 min read
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Injection molded intake manifold. Image Credit: iStockphoto.com/epixx

Introduction to Injection Molding Tolerances and How to Optimize Them

By Greg Paulsen
  7 min read
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An Overview of Injection Molded Surface Finishes

By Greg Paulsen
  3 min read
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UV-Resistant Plastics: Polypropylene vs. Nylon (Image Credit: Shutterstock/Angela Ksen)

UV-Resistant Plastics: Polypropylene vs. Nylon

By Dean McClements
  4 min read