Plastic Material Manufacturing

A. Injection Molding

Video Demonstrations:

• Injection Molding Animation

A 3D animation illustrating the injection molding process, including the finished plastic part, the injection molding tool, the machine, and the injection process.

• What is Injection Molding and How Does it Work?

An educational video explaining the injection molding process, the machinery involved, and its applications.

Articles and Diagrams:

• How the Injection-Molding Process Helps Create Pretty Much Everything

An article detailing the injection molding process with accompanying diagrams.

https://www.autodesk.com/design-make/videos/injection-molding-process?utm_


B. Extrusion

Video Demonstrations:

• Extrusion Processes

An overview of plastic extrusion, exploring components of the screw extrusion machine and common materials.

• Extrusion 101: Aluminum Extrusion Process Explained

A detailed explanation of the aluminum extrusion process, applicable to understanding plastic extrusion principles.

Articles and Diagrams:

• Extrusion Process

An educational video produced for PCB Linear on the extrusion process, providing visual insights into the machinery and workflow.

(Vimeo)

https://vimeo.com/5429912?share=copy


C. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Video Demonstrations:

• An Introduction to Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing

A comprehensive video introducing the basics of additive manufacturing and 3D printing processes.

• Additive Manufacturing Process (3D Printing)

A video explaining the basics of additive manufacturing processes, advantages, disadvantages, and applications.

Articles and Diagrams:

• What is Additive Manufacturing?

An article by the U.S. Department of Energy providing an overview of additive manufacturing with illustrative diagrams.

https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/what-additive-manufacturing