One of the ways that plastic parts can fail is by cyclic loading and unloading. This type of failure is called fatigue.
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Tooling Procurement, Project Management & Engineering Service Support
Mould Design is a specialised discipline, comprising product analysis and a detailed knowledge of materials, manufacturing procedures and methods.
Plastic Extrusions for the Leisure Industry
We all use plastic extrusions in our everyday life, often without realising. Today, with clever new machinery and techniques, more and more sections of production are switching to plastic due to its durable and lightweight […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Industrial Robots
When deciding to introduce industrial robots into your production line, consideration should be given to both the advantages as well as the disadvantages of industrial robots prior to a decision being made. Here we talk […]
The Early Days of Plastic – How it Changed the World
There has been no material more revolutionary than modern plastic. Used in almost every single industry in a vast range of ways thanks to its versatility, high durability and ability to be moulded into whatever […]
Grey Scale Testing
Colour fastness is a material’s resistance to colour fading when exposed to the environment. In order to ensure the quality of a material, you have to test the material against real-life conditions in which it […]
6 Common Oil Management Mistakes
Triple R details the 6 mistakes most owners of hydraulic machinery make (and how you can avoid them).
‘HOT’ Tips For Dealing With HOT Weather
As the UK’s longest heatwave in five years continues, Refcool Refrigeration present their top tips for dealing with the hot weather in plastics manufacturing.
AKI – High Definition Printing on High Surface Finish components
A K Industries are often requested to repeatedly and precisely decorate highly cosmetic Covers for Shower Units and other chrome plated components.
What is Dry Ice Blasting & Why Should You Choose It?
Dry Ice Blasting is the process of propelling solid carbon dioxide particles at a high velocity to clean a surface. At Cryogenesis, we specialise in the intricate procedure of Dry Ice Cleaning or CO2 Blasting […]