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.
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