Draft is a taper, or angled face, that is added to the design of injection molded parts to assist with removal of the parts from the molds. Draft is added in the pull direction of the mold or slide component.
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Rubber and urethane temperature capabilities / Temperature capabilities of basic elastomers
When new to the injection molding industry, many people inquire as to why injection molds have a high cost. Often,…
All designers need to pick a material to make their parts, but matching an application to a specific plastic can…
Wall thickness is crucial in the design and development of injection molded parts. Each molding resin has different optimal ranges…
Urethane elastomers have a higher load-bearing capacity than do conventional elastomers of comparable hardnesses. This permits the design of smaller…
NATURAL RUBBER (NR) Natural Polyisoprene Advantages: Outstanding resilience; high tensile strength; superior resistance to tear and abrasion; excellent rebound elasticity;…
This chart compares the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of elastomers.
