What Is Injection Molding Pressure: Fill, Pack, and Hold
2026-07-16
Learn how injection molding pressure changes through fill, pack, and hold, and how cavity pressure curves expose defects and stabilize production.
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We share information, tips and things we've learned from our years in the rapid prototyping and manufacturing industry.
Nylon PA6 vs. PA66: Properties, Applications & Molding Guide
2026-07-16
Master the fundamentals of Polyamide (PA). Compare PA6 vs. PA66, understand how moisture impacts dimensions, and get expert injection molding & design tips.
5 Top CAD/CAE Software Tools for Injection Mold Design
2026-07-16
Compare the 5 best CAD/CAE tools for injection mold design, including Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and Moldflow. Choose the right software for your next project.
Top 10 Engineering Plastics for High-Temperature Applications
2026-07-16
Discover the top 10 high-temperature engineering plastics. Compare PAI, PEEK, and PPS by continuous service temperature, chemical resistance, and cost.
Best Injection Molding Plastics for Outdoor Applications
2026-07-16
Discover the best injection molding plastics for outdoor applications. Learn how ASA, UV-PC, PMMA, and HDPE resist UV, moisture, and temperature shifts.
LSR Injection Molding: Process & Applications
2026-04-20
Explore the LSR injection molding process, design guidelines, and key applications. Compare LSR vs HCR and learn to optimize your silicone parts with HordRT.
Silicone Compression Molding: Design Guide & Best Practices
2026-04-20
Comprehensive guide to silicone compression molding. Discover design rules, HCR material selection, tolerances, and defect prevention for high-quality parts.
Metal Surface Preparation Before CNC Machining, Welding, and Finishing
2026-03-03
Learn why metal surface preparation is critical before CNC machining, welding, and coating. Explore HordRT’s methods—stress relief, deburring, degreasing, and blasting—to prevent warping, weld defects, and coating failure.
Wire EDM in Precision Mold Making: How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy
2026-03-03
Discover how HordRT uses Wire EDM to machine hardened tool steels, achieve complex geometries, and hold ultra-tight tolerances for injection mold cores and cavities—reducing flash, benchwork, and downtime.
