automated injection molding

How Automated Injection Molding Has Benefitted the Industry

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How Automated Injection Molding Has Benefitted the Industry Automation is everywhere in our world today, including in manufacturing and plastic injection molding. Automating various production processes offers many benefits to the manufacturer, customer, and end-user. By implementing automated injection molding processes into our business, we have been able to streamline processes, saving our customers money […]

Structural Foam and Extrusion

Structural Foam Injection Molding Large Parts: An Efficient Solution

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Structural Foam Injection Molding Large Parts: An Efficient Solution Large parts can be time-consuming and costly to manufacture, and finding a manufacturing process that meets all of your needs without breaking the bank can be tricky. Fortunately, structural foam injection molding can be used to create large parts in a tight timeline and within budget. […]

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What Are the Different Types of Plastic Injection Molding?

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What Are the Different Types of Plastic Injection Molding? There are a few different types of plastic injection molding to choose from when deciding on a manufacturing process for your plastic project. Two of the most common types are structural foam molding and injection molding. In this blog, we will review each of these processes […]

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What Structural Foam Molding Materials Do You Need for Your Project?

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What Structural Foam Molding Materials Do You need for Your Project? This process is used in many industries due to the products having a lighter weight compared to straight injection molded products while still maintaining durability and functionality. Structural foam molded products are a good replacement for aluminum, steel, and sheet metal, also lowering costs. […]

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Different Types of Plastics and Their Uses: Common Structural Foam and Injection Molding Plastics

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Different Types of Plastics and Their Uses: Common Structural Foam and Injection Molding Plastics Many types of plastics are used in injection and structural foam molding processes. Depending on the process and the application of the final product, one plastic may be a better fit than another. Let’s review some common types of plastics used […]

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Durable Plastic Products: Exploring Structural Foam Strength

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Durable Plastic Products: Exploring Structural Foam Strength Structural foam molding is a manufacturing process that is commonly used to produce large tonnage plastic parts and products. This process produces parts that are durable, yet lighter weight than they would be if they had been created through straight injection molding. In this blog, we will explore […]

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Meet Port Erie’s New Structural Foam Molding Machine

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Meet Port Erie’s New Structural Foam Molding Machine Port Erie Plastics has just received our new structural foam molding machine. We have added the 1000 SSWP LPIM structural foam molding machine to our list of best-in-class machinery. This machine has many features that will allow our team to take on more structural foam molding projects. […]

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Explore the Structural Foam Design Guide

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Explore the Structural Foam Design Guide The design process for structural foam molding can be complicated, so it is crucial to take every aspect of the product and production process into consideration. From wall thickness to material flow to Design for Manufacturability, our team at Port Erie Plastics has written a structural foam design guide […]

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What to Look For In Structural Foam Molding Companies

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What to Look For In Structural Foam Molding Companies When looking for structural foam molding companies, it can be overwhelming trying to find the best fit for your project and your business. Luckily, there are a few things you can look out for when choosing your structural foam molding manufacturer. Our team has outlined them […]

HDPE properties

Why Use HDPE In Structural Foam Molding? HDPE Properties and Uses

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Why Use HDPE In Structural Foam Molding? HDPE Properties and Uses When you are choosing a material for your structural foam molding project, it is important to understand the properties, uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each material. One of the most common materials used in structural foam molding is HDPE, however, it may not be […]