December 2, 2015
A Translucent Silicone for Conventional Molding Methods
Conventional molders, such as Molded Dimensions, Inc., are currently able to process a translucent, high strength, FDA compliant, high consistency…
November 11, 2015
How To Influence Base Material Cost on Molded Rubber Parts
How to influence base material cost on molded rubber parts Buyers and engineers are driven to reduce overall assembly cost…
October 30, 2015
Flash. A Fancy Word For Edge Waste.
Rubber injection molds are designed for an efficient, cost effective molding process, including lowest possible cycle time, maximized cavity count, and…
October 16, 2015
The Benefits of an Engineering Internship
There are some obvious benefits to hiring a Engineering intern, like finding and test driving future employees. What better way…
September 28, 2015
Polymer Types & Characteristics: Learn The Differences. (part 2)
URETHANE (AU, EU) Polyurethane diisocyanate Advantages: Outstanding resistance to abrasion and tear; very high tensile strength with good elongation; excellent…
September 11, 2015
What’s In A Rubber Formula?
Multiple components make up the rubber formula or recipe. The biggest component and determining factor is the base polymer. The base polymer…
August 28, 2015
Polymer Types & Characteristics: Learn The Differences. (part 1)
NATURAL RUBBER (NR) Natural Polyisoprene Advantages: Outstanding resilience; high tensile strength; superior resistance to tear and abrasion; excellent rebound elasticity;…
August 14, 2015
Durometer. Do You Know What It Is?
The word DUROMETER comes from DURUS meaning hard and METER loosely meaning measuring instrument. In practical use today, durometer can…
July 31, 2015
MDI Chemist Explains Updates in Polyurethane Industry
Written By: Tony Lukas, Chemist Molded Dimensions Inc Polyurethane suppliers and processors are continually looking to develop new materials and applications…
July 15, 2015
Balanced Scorecard Approach to Business Management
Molded Dimensions was founded in 1956 as a custom molder of cast polyurethane, Pentathane®, and molded rubber goods. The business…
June 17, 2015
Awards Result From Strategy
At Molded Dimensions, Inc., every decision made, every capital purchase, and every long-term strategy implemented is done with one goal…
May 27, 2015
Taking A Closer Look at Abrasion Resistance
There are two types of abrasion - sliding and impingement. Sliding is the passing of an adjacent surface across the…
May 20, 2015
Molded Dimension expands operation, capabilities
Urethane and rubber product maker Molded Dimensions has expanded its operation and increased its capabilities with the addition of a…
April 14, 2015
Why does Cast Polyurethane (PU) Make Such a Great Roller?
Cast polyurethane, formulated to have a balance of characteristics associated with premium materials, is a great solution in demanding roller…
March 16, 2015
GlocalSource: Global Manufacturing, Local Service
GlocalSource is our unique service of providing rubber product from manufacturers around the globe, supported by Molded Dimensions, Inc.'s local,…
