Editor’s note: This is a corollary to an article by the same author on instances when a hydraulic press might be the best option — “Hydraulic vs. Electric Injection Molding Machines: When Energy ...

Injection molded plastics have revolutionized design, innovation, and manufacturing in the 20th century. Before 1950, most products were manufactured in stamped steel, die-cast aluminum, zinc, and ...

Plastic parts and assemblies are becoming more common as engineers work to reduce costs and weight in their designs. But plastics often aren’t strong enough to support fasteners such as screws or ...