cost Archives | VolksMolds https://volksmolds.com/tag/cost/ Plastic Molds & Molding Production Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://volksmolds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-cropped-vm_f-1-32x32.png cost Archives | VolksMolds https://volksmolds.com/tag/cost/ 32 32 Disadvantages of the EBM Process https://volksmolds.com/2024/06/17/ebm-process-disadvantages-disadvantages-of-the-extrusion-blow-molding-process/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:48:12 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=4129 Extrusion blow molding (EBM) offers several advantages, yet it also comes with significant drawbacks. Understanding these EBM process disadvantages is crucial for making informed decisions in manufacturing. Scrap and Waste from Parison Ends One major disadvantage of EBM involves the scrap and waste generated from the parison ends and tails. During the process, excess material … Continue reading "Disadvantages of the EBM Process"

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]]> About Plastic Mold Hardening https://volksmolds.com/2024/06/11/plastic-mold-steel-hardening/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:42:07 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=3836 Plastic mold steel hardening, what, where, why and how. Mold steel hardening is crucial for enhancing the performance and lifespan of molds used in manufacturing. Initially, mold steels typically have a hardness ranging from 20 to 30 HRC (Rockwell Hardness). After hardening, the target hardness usually reaches between 45 to 60 HRC, depending on the … Continue reading "About Plastic Mold Hardening"

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]]> Price Comparison of Mold Steel Types https://volksmolds.com/2024/06/05/mold-steel-costs/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:15:20 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=3695 The above is an bar chart comparing the mold steel costs per kilogram for both core/cavity and base. The prices provided are illustrative and actual costs may vary based on market conditions, suppliers, and specific material grades. Comparison of Steel Prices (USD per kg) Base Steels -A36: $0.8 -C45: $1.0 -S50C: $1.2 Core and Cavity … Continue reading "Price Comparison of Mold Steel Types"

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]]> Common Steel Types For Plastic Molds https://volksmolds.com/2024/06/05/types-of-mold-steel/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:08:24 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=3693 In the plastic injection molding industry, different types of steel are commonly

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]]> Shot to Volume Ratio https://volksmolds.com/2024/01/03/shot-to-volume-ratio/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:02:11 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=2744 The ratio of total shot weight to the molding machine's maximum injection volume

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]]> Key Cost Drivers in Injection Molding Production https://volksmolds.com/2023/12/19/cost-drivers-in-injection-molding/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:11:54 +0000 https://volksmolds.com/?p=2329 Injection molding: key cost drivers, optimization strategies, and production insights.

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