Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deflashing for plastic insert molding gently removes flash from parts and products like electrical connectors and surgical tools. During insert molding, a plastic or rubber material is molded over a substrate that has been inserted into the mold. In the case of an electrical connector, this substrate is an electrically conductive metal. The […]
Molded plastic medical parts have tight tolerances, require a high degree of cleanliness, and are made from a range of materials, including specialty polymers and elastomers that cost more than commodity rubber and plastic. Whether parts manufacturing involves injection, compression, or transfer molding, designers need to know that the components they receive are free from […]
Glass-Filled Nylon Deflashing Introduction Glass-filled nylon, also known as glass-reinforced nylon or nylon composite, is a type of engineering thermoplastic that is reinforced with glass fibers. It is created by incorporating short or long glass fibers into a nylon polymer matrix during the manufacturing process. The addition of glass fibers enhances the mechanical properties of […]
Introduction to Cryogenic Deflashing Cryogenic deflashing is a process used to remove excess material or flash from molded components. Flash refers to thin protrusions or excess material that are often formed during the manufacturing process due to mold imperfections or parting lines. Cryogenic deflashing is particularly useful for removing flash from plastic and rubber components. […]
Cryogenic deflashing and vibratory tumbling can both remove flash from molded plastic or rubber parts. Both finishing processes are machine-based and put batches of molded parts inside a drum or barrel, where the parts come in contact with an application-specific media. Beyond these basic similarities, cryogenic deflashing and vibratory tumbling are very different mass finishing […]
