Molding

Polyurethane and rubber are two common materials used in the manufacturing industry. From bushings and gaskets to tires and boots, you’ll find a variety of products made of these materials. But polyurethane isn’t the same as rubber. While both materials … Read More

Metal injection molding is used to create a variety of small, complex products and components. Like other injection molding processes, it involves injecting heated material into a mold to form a new object in the same shape as the mold. … Read More

Sand casting and lost foam are two common types of evaporative-pattern casting. Also known as sand molding casting, sand casting is characterized by the use of a sand-based mold, whereas lost-foam casting is characterized by the use of a foam-based … Read More

From engine blocks and cylinder heads to connecting rods and machine components, shell molding is used to make a range of different products. Also known as shell casting, it’s a relatively new molding process with origins dating back to the … Read More

Compression molding is a molding process that’s characterized by the use of a heated mold that’s exposed to pressure. Like other molding processes, it involves placing a material, typically plastic or a similar polymer, in a mold cavity. After the … Read More

Dip molding is a process used to create a layer of plastic, usually polyvinyl chloride (PVC), over a metal object. Whether it’s steel, iron, copper, brass or aluminum, metal has different properties than plastic. Unlike plastic, for example, must metal … Read More