Problem: Plugged Vents We were recently contacted by a thermoplastic molding company that is a world leader in manufacturing medical devices having trouble with plugged vents*. *Because of the sensitive nature of their products and trade-secrets, the company requested we withhold their information. They were using polypropylene in a mold with Porcerax inserts and frequently […]

Why is a clean mold important? Mold cleaning best practices are critical to running efficiently and creating good parts. Oftentimes we run into a lack of training or poor cleaning practices in the field which can lead to damaged molds, poor part quality, and excessive downtime. With proper training and standardized processes, you can extend […]