The success or failure of a new product can depend on the material you choose. Factors such as manufacturing feasibility, design requirements, product function, and overall budget will guide your material decision. Plastic and metal each have their advantages. However, you may be surprised that plastic parts can enhance your vision and bottom line. Here…
The term “knit lines” sounds like a harmonious union of two lines ready to mold into something wonderful. On the contrary, injection molding knit lines are a problem in the process and should be avoided. The experts at The Toolroom want you to know what a knit line is, how they form, why they are…
At The Toolroom, we’re experts in creating molds for injection molded plastics. What makes us expert? First, we’ve got 45 years of experience in providing customized quality injection molding services to the Midwest and beyond. Next, we have a state-of-the-art 53,000 square foot molding facility to support our full-service business. Our services include not only…
Forget about high minimum orders for your plastic injection project. Here at The Toolroom, we break down barriers to entry level plastic injection needs for prototypes or test runs. Short run or small batch injection molding is the same process of standard production molding without being cost prohibitive. Short run plastic injection molding is utilized…
Traditional machining methods are not without their limitations. The technology found in electrical discharge machining, or EDM, has proven to be an effective alternative for manufacturing parts that are otherwise seemingly impossible or at least very difficult to machine. Unlike commonly utilized processes such as casting, forming and other conventional machining processes, EDM achieves high…
Conventional thinking used to dictate that foreign manufacturing would save money with low wages and lack of environmental regulation equaling cheap rates for your business. Modern day issues have changed the way we think. Today, Made in the USA is more than a slogan. It is a legitimate and advantageous alternative to overseas manufacturing, especially…
Plastic injection molding is one of the most common methods of manufacturing today, and it requires precise monitoring and quality control to produce multiple flawless copies of a single part. Understanding the importance of temperature’s effect on product quality is essential to achieving the desired result. Thermoplastics are substances that become plastic when heat is…
The average American encounters over 7,000 different plastic products in a normal day. It is versatile, inexpensive and recyclable. Resin is the core ingredient for all plastic products. Plastic are made from raw materials like natural gas, oil or plants, which are then refined into ethane and propane. These are then treated with heat in…
Your injection molding project should start with a prototype. This will verify its dimensions and specifications are exact, as well as ensure that the product functions as intended before moving forward. A prototype provides a tangible example to show stakeholders and potential customers. It also saves time and can help cut costs while identifying potential…
The Toolroom has been providing injection mold services for over four decades. Our molds are designed to last, but that doesn’t mean that a repair won’t one day be necessary. Can you repair an injection mold? What is involved in a repair, and is it cost effective? Our experts are here to answer those questions…