Adding color to a natural material can lead to processing nightmares. Colors can be too dark or too light. Poor screw mix can lead to color swirls. Primary and neon colors can cause major scrap in ...

One of Badger Color’s new BOY Injection Molding Machines. Image submitted by Badger Color. Mukwonago-based color solutions manufacturer Badger Color USA is bolstering its technical capabilities by ...

Dosing liquid materials like colorants is most common in injection molding and extrusion. The innovative, high-quality gravimetric dosing system for liquid material proves that efficient use of liquid ...

In comparison to semi-crystalline, amorphous thermoplastic materials are available in a wider color range as they are transparent. However, all plastics can be made/are available in a wide range of ...

Injection molding is a highly-engineered process that demands careful planning and attention to detail if the finished product is to achieve its full potential. The tips in this article should help ...

Designing plastic parts that can be molded has always been important for traditional injection molding processes, but it’s particularly beneficial for parts about to be rapid injection molded (RIM) to ...

The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics Inc. (Depew, NY) has introduced Dyna-Purge A for polypropylene (PP) color changes. The hybrid product combines key features of both mechanical and chemical ...

Injection molding machine suppliers feature prominently at this month’s PTXPO in Chicago; see what the press makers have planned for their exhibits.