Here’s another defect that’s often hidden until it’s too late. This week’s issue is silver streaks. This is the ninth instalment in Alliance Tooling’s weekly series, where the company explores common moulding defects and the practical steps that can prevent them through better design, tooling, and process control. This week’s issue is silver streaks.
Extended Producer Responsibility, commonly known as EPR, is changing how businesses approach packaging across the UK. Companies which have largely…Read More
In a 2024 survey, 64% of Britons said they are willing to pay up to 10% more for sustainable packaging. This shift in…Read More
Your injection mould tool is a critical investment. It’s been running smoothly for years, churning out thousands of parts…Read More
Compressed air is often described as the fourth utility in manufacturing, yet it remains one of the least scrutinised. While…Read More
In recent years, many UK manufacturers have re-evaluated overseas tooling and moulding arrangements. Rising costs, long lead times and ongoing…Read More
Reshoring has become a regular part of what BEC Group do. Over the past fifteen years, the company has taken…Read More
Here’s another defect that’s often hidden until it’s too late. This week’s issue is voids. This…Read More
Here’s another defect that can quietly weaken a moulded part. This week’s issue is weld lines (weld joins)…Read More
Here’s another defect that can quickly ruin the appearance of an otherwise good moulding. This week’s issue is…Read More
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