Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) is one of the most researched bio-based polymers. However, regarding processing and injection molding specifically, PLA has some challenges that limit its applications. The ...

Because so much shrinkage happens during the injection molding of semi-crystalline thermoplastics, these materials usually require longer hold times. In standard injection molding processes, applying ...

Injection molding is an important processing method for conductive fiber-filled polymer composites. The disadvantage of this approach is that the electrical resistivity of the molded part increases ...

This series of articles is designed to help molders understand how a few analytical tools can help diagnose a part failure. Michael Sepe is our analyst and author. He is the technical director at ...