Webinars
Rapid vs. Traditional Manufacturing
The Differences Between Rapid and Traditional Manufacturing
The plastic injection molding industry and its manufacturing processes have evolved through the years. Gain an understanding of the differences between the rapid and traditional manufacturing processes and how each directly influences and impacts the outcome of parts, costs and speed to market.
When you attend this webinar you will:
- Gain an understanding of the differences between the rapid and traditional manufacturing processes
- Learn about the injection molding component development process
- Discover the key factors that impact getting your product to market faster
- Understand the features of aluminum and steel molds
Common Design Challenges
Plastic Injection Molding Parts Design Clinic
Optimizing your part design from development through production will help you eliminate mistakes, avoid additional costs and get to market faster with your injection molded part. There are many design challenges that can occur in this process.
In this webinar, we will discuss how to address and overcome some common design challenges such as:
- Threads
- Thin Walls
- Overmolding
- Draft
- Micro Molding
- RADS (Radius)
Plastic Injection Molding Parts Clinic 3.0
Injection Molded Parts Troubleshooting Clinic
Join Xcentric Mold & Engineering for an interactive plastic parts troubleshooting clinic. Are you working with a challenging injection molding part issue? Would you like someone to provide you with a complex part solution? Xcentric Mold & Engineering’s webinar will review select case studies addressing common issues that hinder progress to producing a plastic injection molded part.
Plastic Injection Molding Parts Clinic 2.0
Injection Molded Parts Troubleshooting Clinic
Join us for an innovative plastic parts troubleshooting clinic. Are you frustrated with a challenging injection molding part issue? Would you like someone to provide you with a complex part solution? Xcentric Mold & Engineering’s webinar will review select case studies addressing common issues that hinder progress to producing a plastic injection molded part.
Overmolding
Design Considerations to Successfully Manufacture Complex Overmolds
Overmolding is a great injection molded feature you can utilize in your design to capture color contrasts, add flexibility or eliminate assembly. Take advantage of this feature by learning how to design your part for overmolding.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to set up your design for complex overmolding
- Material evaluation and best practices for proper adhesion
- Feature specifications to consider for good overmolds
Plastic Parts Clinic
Injection Molded Parts Troubleshooting Clinic
Join Xcentric Mold & Engineering for an innovative plastic parts troubleshooting clinic. Are you frustrated with a challenging injection molding part issue? Would you like someone to provide you with a complex part solution? Xcentric Mold & Engineering’s webinar will review select case studies addressing common issues that hinder progress to producing a plastic injection molded part.
Choosing the Right Processes
Selection Considerations Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding Processes
Join Xcentric Mold & Engineering in an evaluation of two processes. The advancement in manufacturing processes is creating an opportunity for the design engineer to manage projects more effectively and produce higher quality parts. It is also true that with more processes to select from, there are more questions as to which process should be used and for what purpose. The purpose of this webinar is to provide you the engineer with a grounded approach to determining which process type should be considered and why.
Designing for Manufacturability
Applying Injection Molding without Compromising Time to Market
Join Xcentric Mold & Engineering and learn about optimizing your part design from concept through production eliminating unneeded costs and reducing the time frame to produce your custom injected molded plastic parts. Incorporate design elements like drafts, threads, hinges and overmolding by taking advantage of the most advanced injection molding process engine and mold making system in the industry. In this webinar, you will learn:
- The basics of the injection molding process
- How to obtain optimal performance out of materials and resins
- Insights on best practices for part design for the injection molding process
- Features to incorporate into your design to maximize time and cost savings
- How to avoid common pitfalls that impact injection mold design