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At PPI, we’re all about sharing the knowledge, because the more you know, the more informed your decision-making process can be and the more confident you are in the process. Get the information you need about plastic injection molding problems and solutions, best practices and the latest industry trends and news through the PPI blog.

Differences Between Blow Molding & Injection Molding

May 13, 2016Blog

When looking at molding options for production purposes, there are a few different methods available. Blow molding and injection molding stand as the two most common. However, before a company decides what to go with, it is important to understand the difference between the two. Product Produced The major difference between injection molding and bl ... More

How Insert Molding Can Save You Money

May 12, 2016Blog

Designing prototypes that combine plastic with other materials can be frustrating to take from design to production. The more complicated a piece gets, the more likely errors are, and the more expensive it becomes to make. If a designer is not familiar with combining materials, the task can seem insurmountable. What is the best way […] ... More

Will 3D Printing Be the Demise of Plastic Injection Molding?

May 10, 2016Blog

3D printing has become increasing popular over the last several years. It also has become more affordable. Now, in-home 3D printers are available, and while these devices typically produce basic designs, technology is there to improve print capabilities. Due to this, many are wondering whether or not 3D printing will serve as the demise of [&hellip ... More

What is Ultrasonic Welding?

May 5, 2016Blog

Ultrasonic welding is a common industrial technique for binding plastics, using high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations at a frequency of 15 to 70 kHz to the parts being welded together. The vibrations create a solid-state weld to the pieces that are being held together by pressure. The great benefit of ultrasonic welding is that, unlike trad ... More

The Importance of Injection Molding in the Medical Field

May 3, 2016Blog

While most commonly associated with manufacturing and automotive, injection molding is also heavily used within the medical field. Now, injection molding in the medical community is highly regulated and specific requirements are much more critical than in any other professional. With different kinds of plastics available, the wrong plastic used or ... More