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  • What Is vacuum casting?

    What Is vacuum casting?

    Vacuum casting, also known as silicone molding or polyurethane casting, is a manufacturing process used to create multiple copies of a prototype or part. It is commonly employed in the field of rapid prototyping and low-volume production. What are t...
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  • What are geometric tolerances

    What are geometric tolerances

    ISO defines geometric tolerances as "Geometrical product specifications (GPS)−Geometrical tolerancing−Tolerancing of form, orientation, location and run-out". In other words, "geometrical characteristics" refers to the shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of an obj...
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  • WHAT IS CNC?

    WHAT IS CNC?

    CNC machining is very important in modern manufacturing. But what is CNC and how does it fit into this industry? Furthermore, what are the benefits of using CNC? And why should we opt for CNC in machining? I will provide answers for these inquiries shortly. ...
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  • Materials Available for 3D Printing

    Materials Available for 3D Printing

    he correct material selection is crucial for creating custom prototypes and parts with the desired mechanical performance, functionality, and aesthetics. At Xiamen Richeng, we offer basic knowled...
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  • How to control the injection molding colors

    How to control the injection molding colors

    Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process that produces a wide range of plastic products. The color of the plastic material is a critical factor that determines the quality and aesthetic appeal of the final product. In this article, we will discuss how injecti...
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  • More about placing gates and injection molding sprue and material flow

    More about placing gates and injection molding sprue and material flow

    Placing gates and injection molding sprue is a crucial part of the injection molding process. The placement of these components can affect the quality of the final product, as well as the efficiency of the process. In this article, we will explore more about the placemen...
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  • Choosing the right injection molding specialist is critical to the success of your project

    Choosing the right injection molding specialist is critical to the success of your project

    Choosing the right injection molding specialist is critical to the success of your project. The following are some of the key factors to consider when selecting an injection molding specialist: 1.Experience: Look for injection molding...
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  • Selecting Materials for Your Custom Plastic Injection Mold

    Since there is a wide variety of material options for custom plastic molding, it is most helpful for product engineers to focus on the primary function and working environment of their parts. This allows a narrowing down of the right material for your custom injection mo...
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  • Do Plastic Injection Molds Wear Out or Have a Limited Production Life?

    Do Plastic Injection Molds Wear Out or Have a Limited Production Life?

    Plastic injection molds can wear out due to friction or repeated contact between parts over thousands of cycles. Wear primarily affects gates, slides, ejectors and other moving elements within the mold. When components slide or touch a...
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  • Injection moulding surface finish design guide – DFM

    Injection moulding surface finish design guide – DFM

    Injection moulding surface finish as per SPI and VDI classification systems – Gloss, semi-gloss, matte and textured surface finish. Contents covered in this article What are Injection moulding surface finishes? Why use surface finishes in injection moulding? Injection ...
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  • How to get good plating plastic parts

    How to get good plating plastic parts

    Plastic plating is an plating process that has been widely used in electronics industry, defence research, household appliances and daily necessities. The application of plastic plating process has saved a large amount of metal materials, its processing process is simple...
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  • 7 ways to reduce injection molding process

    7 ways to reduce injection molding process

    There are 7 ways to reduce injection molding costs, including: Optimize the design: A well-optimized design can help to reduce the amount of material used and lower the complexity of the molding process, thus reducing the cost of manufacturing. Choose the right material...
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