Posts with Tag: injection molding

Birefringence: The hidden truth behind the downfall of DVDs and the up-rise of Blu-Rays

Tags: Flow Simulation, Plastics, birefringence, bending, injection molding, DVD, blu-ray

As a kid that grew up in the 90’s, I saw the phasing out of video tapes and the introduction to the magical, shiny, thin, round shape plate that would change the world: the Digital Video Disc, most commonly known as DVD. (Note: the original full form of DVD is Digital Versatile Disc, who knew?)

Injection Molding with PolyJet Technology

Written by: CADimensions

Published in: 3D Printers

Tags: PolyJet Technology, Connex, injection molding, Molds

Injection molding is an essential manufacturing process used to make many plastic components. Everyday we are surrounded by products fabricated with injection molds. The traditional injection molding process shoots molten plastic into a metal mold cavity to create plastic parts out of an assortment of different plastics. The molds used in this process are machined from