Plastic Injection Molding

Ғылым және технология

Bill details the key engineering principles underlying plastic injection molding. He describes its history and, then, reveals the intricate details of the process. He shows viewers where to found, on any injection-molding product, the markings created by injection molding. He closes with a description of the one of the finest examples of the injection molding: the Lego brick.
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  • @ernestmoney7252
    @ernestmoney72527 жыл бұрын

    Nothing better after a day's work than to have dinner, pour a glass of wine and watch a video about plastic injection molding.

  • @DavidSoto90

    @DavidSoto90

    5 жыл бұрын

    classic!

  • @NuisanceMan

    @NuisanceMan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Use a plastic glass.

  • @responplasticindustrialco.5218

    @responplasticindustrialco.5218

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great introduction. That is just what we do. We produce plastic injection molds and then do mass production using the molds. Very small quantity like thousands or hundreds is accepted. www.rpimoulding.com sales01@rpimoulding.com This is Vicky from Xiamen, China.

  • @s.guttmann6625

    @s.guttmann6625

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@responplasticindustrialco.5218 Vicky, is there a video somewhere how the radio shells (cabinets), small and large, are made using injection molds

  • @arnasgribas112

    @arnasgribas112

    4 жыл бұрын

    unless you work in that industry... then you search mistakes and ideas...

  • @gustavoturm
    @gustavoturm4 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the David Attenborough of engineering!

  • @noladyer8322

    @noladyer8322

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love David Attenborough!

  • @JamboRiffs

    @JamboRiffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    I literally just thought of that too, good spot

  • @LuisCasstle

    @LuisCasstle

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same vibe I got from this video. Binge watching his playlist 😂

  • @ralphspradley7988

    @ralphspradley7988

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Analogy

  • @extra6839

    @extra6839

    Жыл бұрын

    i was thinking the same thing

  • @scottsmith7969
    @scottsmith79693 жыл бұрын

    I’m a maintenance mechanic at a plastic injection molding plant. I rebuild and maintain these machines. If someone asked to explain the principles involved I don’t think I would have done it as well. Our molds don’t have hot runners, or date stamps so I actually picked up some knowledge. Good video sir.

  • @HANSENMold

    @HANSENMold

    6 ай бұрын

    we specialize in mold design/fabrication, perhaps we can help.

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    @@HANSENMold singh,

  • @desmondnjah5974

    @desmondnjah5974

    21 күн бұрын

    We learn every day

  • @arrian5088
    @arrian5088 Жыл бұрын

    After spending 200 years making injection plastic I can say for sure this guy knows what he's talking about!

  • @AMKpolka5

    @AMKpolka5

    11 ай бұрын

    You are my hero in this comment section

  • @DJ_POOP_IT_OUT_FEAT_LIL_WiiWii

    @DJ_POOP_IT_OUT_FEAT_LIL_WiiWii

    11 ай бұрын

    inject me baby

  • @johnlau8461

    @johnlau8461

    7 ай бұрын

    just 200?

  • @guyellwood7759

    @guyellwood7759

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank u sir for your long service

  • @herculesrockefeller8969

    @herculesrockefeller8969

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow, you're old.

  • @jackfrost2146
    @jackfrost21466 жыл бұрын

    I made plastic injection molds for 35 years, and that was the most precise description of the process that I could wish for. Great work!

  • @austinh7967

    @austinh7967

    3 жыл бұрын

    sick

  • @derekzhu182

    @derekzhu182

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@austinh7967 @Jack Frost that means “cool” in boomer terms

  • @rippen1982

    @rippen1982

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@derekzhu182 you're a dumb ass.. That means dumb ass in your case.. 😂

  • @sophiazhang3600

    @sophiazhang3600

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jack, glad to contact you here. This is Sophia from China, we do the same field abt injection molding, may I know your email? My email is sophia@weichuangmfg.com

  • @hulksmash8159

    @hulksmash8159

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sophiazhang3600 Hi Sophia. Hope you are well.

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow57258 жыл бұрын

    This guy is THE epitome educator! Clear, concise, and informative! Always a pleasure to watch his videos!

  • @mtdewchallenger

    @mtdewchallenger

    5 жыл бұрын

    Let us not forget … an engaging delivery !!

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mtdewchallenger kerry logistics

  • @lukedhenig546
    @lukedhenig5468 ай бұрын

    As an industrial designer, I wish they would have taught this information in college as thoroughly as this video did in less than 10 minutes… would have saved me the trouble of piecing it together on my own bit by bit over a couple of years.

  • @trepairs

    @trepairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey, I was working on a product and needed help with the moulds. Is there anyway I could get in contact with you to ask you some questions?

  • @BusyBasaz
    @BusyBasaz4 жыл бұрын

    What separates us from other animals? Plastic injection molding.

  • @ScienceDiscoverer

    @ScienceDiscoverer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Animals and humans are made of plastic themselves! We are synthesizing tones of plastic inside our bodies.

  • @demef758

    @demef758

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, if Orcas and dolphins are so damned smart, why aren't they pushing out seal meat in their own injection molded factories?!

  • @JamesJones-ft6bv

    @JamesJones-ft6bv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mass murder and cruelty

  • @pepsiman1488

    @pepsiman1488

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet your real fun at parties

  • @newlifeinireland

    @newlifeinireland

    3 жыл бұрын

    Human beings are the only animal that eats Tabasco.

  • @brianhand9704
    @brianhand97045 жыл бұрын

    After spending over 25 years as an injection mould toolmaker I thought I knew just about all there was to know. This is an excellent educational video that I have benefitted from watching and learnt much more than I expected. Many thanks for posting this.

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    viet-cong,

  • @trepairs

    @trepairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey, I was working on a product and needed help with the moulds. Is there anyway I could get in contact with you to ask you some questions?

  • @Fireflydl
    @Fireflydl6 жыл бұрын

    I'd just like to add that the water pumped round the tool isn't always cold. Where I work we regularly use water anywhere between 20*C and 80*C depending on the mould size and the material used for that job. We've even had moulds go up to 130*C for glass filled lens housings.

  • @engineerguyvideo

    @engineerguyvideo

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this .... interesting info.

  • @ronaldgreen5292
    @ronaldgreen52924 жыл бұрын

    I work in the Injection-mold department, assembling products. Love it!

  • @mkviswanathan6271

    @mkviswanathan6271

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where are you located , Donald? I am from India and would like to get some valuable business orders. Can you help me out??? Thanks Viswanathan

  • @senkroadventures7318

    @senkroadventures7318

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you need help getting these plastic or metal parts made, this guy can help: www.linkedin.com/in/roopen-bundhoo/ Hope this helps

  • @yoboialex
    @yoboialex4 жыл бұрын

    First aluminium cans and now plastic molding, what's next KZread?

  • @lightning2940

    @lightning2940

    4 жыл бұрын

    Micro oven

  • @aaronseet2738

    @aaronseet2738

    4 жыл бұрын

    Forging and injection molding techniques for wood.

  • @mrkarma2868

    @mrkarma2868

    4 жыл бұрын

    same ;D

  • @dudepool7530

    @dudepool7530

    4 жыл бұрын

    Theres a good video about Nerf air restrictors.

  • @idopshik

    @idopshik

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you realize how great is it? Perfect content.

  • @swsephy
    @swsephy8 жыл бұрын

    I can watch you explain anything and be completely entertained and educated. Love your videos.

  • @irixperson

    @irixperson

    6 жыл бұрын

    What a tragic response to a valid (and intelligent) observation. Ignorance strikes deep, I suppose.

  • @mogur00

    @mogur00

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nic Parker - mate..... what in the mother of hell are you on about?

  • @GabrielP

    @GabrielP

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nic Parker - Who hurt you? Someone must have for you to have such a negative view of a positive thing.

  • @eldenboi8354

    @eldenboi8354

    5 жыл бұрын

    GabrielP For real though, hes butthurt beyond levels ive ever seen.

  • @somequasiparticles

    @somequasiparticles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nic Parker hahaha what??? Out of NOWHERE 😂😂

  • @Mr.Emil.
    @Mr.Emil.8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bill. Thank you for returning to KZread, I enjoy the way you explain things I normally don't think about. Have a fantastic day

  • @engineerguyvideo

    @engineerguyvideo

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mr. Emil I have never left KZread: It just takes a long time to make videos.

  • @lolonoazoro13

    @lolonoazoro13

    8 жыл бұрын

    +engineerguy get patron please!!!

  • @kg4tnp

    @kg4tnp

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Morgan Brolin I agree, Take my money

  • @uternpunkin

    @uternpunkin

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Morgan Brolin *patreon

  • @Patraks

    @Patraks

    8 жыл бұрын

    +engineerguy You may want to consider signing up for a Patreon

  • @grainyanus
    @grainyanus3 жыл бұрын

    Something about these videos is just so therapeutic and relaxing, yet so rich with information

  • @johnhower2559
    @johnhower25593 жыл бұрын

    I designed injection molded parts for over 38 years. This video is on of the most thorough presentations of the molding process. This video with help new designers and engineers explain why it will take weeks to complete a mold due to strength of the pressures and the precision, and complexity of cooling the mold. Hats off!

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    男: 你郁出面的人, 我当你黑吃黑, 不过, 要遵守香港法例,

  • @LPMaxytb
    @LPMaxytb5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree with the Lego part. Our teachers often tell us how incrediblely complex and well-constructed the Lego parts are and what huge amount of engineering know-how went into making them. This year we even got the challenge to construct a mold for a Duplo part (A little bit easier but still great to build up knowledge as a student). On of our class even had to construct one for a Duplo slide. It took him and two teachers about 3 hours to find out how to construct the cavity in the mold in order to eject it from it.

  • @AlqGo
    @AlqGo8 жыл бұрын

    WOW...the dedication on the quality and details of this video is just amazing! You guys are true heroes to those who love to learn!

  • @alysemarie8313
    @alysemarie83138 ай бұрын

    I never thought this subject would be so interesting yet here I am on the edge of my seat to learn how legos are injection molded…

  • @lawpickinglocksmith7689
    @lawpickinglocksmith76893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bill for the explanation. In my apprenticeship we had injection molding machines, I used to feed the hopper. Back in the 70's the Italians were the "kings" of molders. We had a big tool shop that made so many molds.

  • @giggleherz

    @giggleherz

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting that Italians were the kings of moulders, maybe because they are such great craftsman. Also to see the lineage of machines (made in Italy) move forward to the ten ton press that Tesla bought to make huge cast aluminum parts.

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    @@giggleherz 工联会两次声明, 在他們眼中, 广华医院是禽獸医院, 免費医疗是糖衣毒藥, 使貧苦病人对三合会感恩,

  • @jcoronet2000
    @jcoronet20007 жыл бұрын

    worked in a molding plant for 5 years, very good introduction.

  • @ToWnHeAdAARON123

    @ToWnHeAdAARON123

    7 жыл бұрын

    What company?

  • @jpaugh64
    @jpaugh648 жыл бұрын

    As a kid, I studied the marks of injection molding on household objects without knowing how they were poured. Thanks for revealing the mystery.

  • @hondarally300l8
    @hondarally300l810 ай бұрын

    Been in Injection Molding since 1994, started as a operator and is now the Plant Manager. I always loved injection Molding,.

  • @laurencamila9024
    @laurencamila90242 жыл бұрын

    I'm a mechanical engineer and I just discovered your channel with this video, I had so much fun watching it, the description so accurate, and it seems the only thing left for me to do now is to binge the rest of your content

  • @deathpony698
    @deathpony6987 жыл бұрын

    Please be my professor, instead of the lunatic I have now

  • @ultimattttt1

    @ultimattttt1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha. I'm intrigued about your professor now. If you want to off load then I'd be happy to hear it.

  • @deathpony698

    @deathpony698

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ultimattttt he was yelling at the guys using weed whackers outside, from the second floor. "HELLO? CANT YOU SEE WE HAVE CLASS IN HERE?"

  • @ultimattttt1

    @ultimattttt1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha. I GUESS this is just one example of how he lacks the ability to see things from another person's perspective, on both a physical and mental level. It is pretty essential to good teaching to have the ability to convey information in a way that people can learn from. If my take on it is correct, then you have my sympathy as it means that you will have to be more proactive. Apart from that, I know it's a long shot, an anonymous logical and carefully constructed letter/email may help. After all, you walk around with flaws that either no one tells you about or tell you in a way that you are not receptive to. Criticism in the right way is often the kindest gift that you can give someone. Look at people that go on talent shows like X Factor only to be ridiculed on an international scale because family or friends thought it kinder to not criticize. If you know your weaknesses then you can work with reality. Cheers for sharing.

  • @isawadelapradera6490

    @isawadelapradera6490

    7 жыл бұрын

    I don't know... a great engineer is always a bit of a lunatic.

  • @deathpony698

    @deathpony698

    7 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't matter how good of an engineer he is, if he can't teach it

  • @AllForTheGame
    @AllForTheGame8 жыл бұрын

    this is insane. valuable information is so cheap these days.

  • @bismuthcrystal9658

    @bismuthcrystal9658

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love this comment. It's so true. In building my house, I did end up buying some books, but most were disappointing. I could've done it with only freely-shared knowledge. When thinking about the evils of social media echo chambers and tailored search results, it's important to remember how much good the internet brings us. How freely available information is. There are problems. Not all the information is factual, and not all is as available as it should be. We're still learning how to live with this amazing new tool. But the world has been made so much better. And the *unutterably* valuable ability to *learn* has been made so much more available.

  • @GhotiCan

    @GhotiCan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure I'd call this valuable information, lol

  • @Lengsel7

    @Lengsel7

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@GhotiCan I'm not sure if you're particularly bright.

  • @h.e.c.t.o.r.

    @h.e.c.t.o.r.

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@GhotiCan this certainly isn't a complet explanation on the subject, but it's great for getting people interested into it. Channels like this one may develop a love for science and engineering in little kids, such as it happened with me.

  • @dumbcat

    @dumbcat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't be too impressed. It's a sign of the End Times. "...seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase." Daniel 12-4

  • @user-xq1ku5pp1y
    @user-xq1ku5pp1y Жыл бұрын

    As a professional injection moulding productions sales in this field,i can surely say this is the most clearest video to the explanation of injection machine

  • @jbrunty1989
    @jbrunty19894 жыл бұрын

    As a process technician in Injection Stretch blow molding and Injection molding, this is such an informative and accurate video on our industry. Thank you.

  • @JDobsable
    @JDobsable8 жыл бұрын

    How on earth does this guy make something as ordinary as plastic seem infinitely interesting? Thanks for the videos Bill!

  • @okami-shaman9548

    @okami-shaman9548

    4 жыл бұрын

    because plastic is still new at least in the grand scheme of things.

  • @Mak12368
    @Mak123688 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always perfect.

  • @Pipi108

    @Pipi108

    6 жыл бұрын

    M.A.K I agree

  • @frankmiller944
    @frankmiller9443 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best videos I've watched describing injection molding. Great job simplifying the process so most can understand it and opening the door to the more intricate side of mold making and processing.

  • @injectionmachineandsparepa5612

    @injectionmachineandsparepa5612

    Жыл бұрын

    great video

  • @WINH4X
    @WINH4X3 жыл бұрын

    “If you cut a lego in half.” Yeah, you’re gonna need the Hacksmith for that. Those things are unbreakable.

  • @amrizalds9108

    @amrizalds9108

    3 жыл бұрын

    what you mean of hacksmith?

  • @WINH4X

    @WINH4X

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amrizalds9108 what

  • @brantleydeady3125

    @brantleydeady3125

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WINH4X Mooooo I am a cow

  • @zikomo8913
    @zikomo89138 жыл бұрын

    underrated and forgotten beauty of Mechanical Engineering.

  • @davidpulkka5796
    @davidpulkka57966 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. I am an injection molding process technician with 30 + years in the business. Your breakdown is a very informative approach to basic injection molding - great for the new guy/gal to gain an overall viewpoint of the process. Cudos to you for a clear and concise look into the process!

  • @joel1hunna159

    @joel1hunna159

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you need a degree for this? Or do they train you at the site?

  • @smurfgurl8
    @smurfgurl83 жыл бұрын

    I am glad I stumbled upon this video BEFORE my chapter test on "Molds" in Solidworks. This video helped me understand and visualize the process soooo much better than it was ever explained to me in class! The lightbulb in my head has exploded and now I understand why I have to design with drafts and cavities on every single assignment. :-) Thank you!

  • @controllerthink
    @controllerthink11 ай бұрын

    Once upon a time, I was to be a U of I student. I chose a different path, and never found my way back to school to get a degree. I feel like if I would have had teachers like this, I would have stayed in school. Thank you for making these amazing videos. I appreciate your work because it shows how amazing even simple household objects are. Thanks again.

  • @soaringvulture

    @soaringvulture

    11 ай бұрын

    Well, yes. It's hard to find teachers as good as Bill. I had a couple of them and that was enough to let me have a career in engineering.

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    @@soaringvulture 你們在工廠有实际工作經驗, 都是很珍貴的, 有些工程師实习生來到金属品制造业訓練中心, 問一些沒有工廠常識的問題, 你們至少不会这样問, 我会覺得他們奍尊処优, 对著塑胶机站半天也喊累, 要找一張椅子, 如果台海爆發战役, 你們这些略懂机械加工的工人, 就日形重要, 因為兵工廠要日以継夜生产枪枝彈藥, 供給前線的士兵,

  • @richmelchr
    @richmelchr8 жыл бұрын

    Love your animations. Thank you for putting so much thought and research into your videos.

  • @felixmerz6229
    @felixmerz62295 жыл бұрын

    8:06 "Look around you and see how many injection molded objects you can find." 'I'm pretty sure my laptop's case is injection molded.' 8:10 "Likely the device you are watching this on has injection molded parts" 'wow'

  • @gracegennamia3118
    @gracegennamia31183 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed. I was interested to learn more about how injection molding works, and this video could not have been more perfect! Thanks for this!

  • @leatherowoutdoors8852
    @leatherowoutdoors88522 жыл бұрын

    Man I've been in high speed plastics for 8 years. Specializing in closure and preform injection molding and PET blow molding. I was so excited to watch this. Couldn't wait to make a comment about hot runners, but then he brought them in!! Having toured multiple injection press and mold shops, this really hit a special note for me.

  • @bondwoman44
    @bondwoman448 жыл бұрын

    I know everything I'm going to write is obvious but I just wanted to leave a comment in case you haven't heard these things lately. I hope you know how absolutely great your videos are! Your ability to take complex subjects and break them down for dummies like me shows your absolute mastery over not only the topics at hand but of teaching, video acoustics, filming, editing, animation, writing, and so many other things I'm sure go unnoticed. Your visuals are amazing; plainly drawn, distinctly labeled, and animated clearly. Thank you so much for what you do! Also, thanks for taking the time to add in links to videos/podcasts with more information on the subject!

  • @Rollercoasterbox
    @Rollercoasterbox6 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy the way you explain things as well. The 3d animation of how the parts work is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

  • @gurz1987
    @gurz1987 Жыл бұрын

    Just recently discovered this channel and I am already completely hooked! The soothing voice, the clear explanations, no "sponsor shout outs", no "hit the subscribe" demands. Just pure knowledge and information! Great job!

  • @marcusborderlands6177

    @marcusborderlands6177

    Жыл бұрын

    He doesn't have those things in his videos due to them not being his main source of income, that's not an option for a lot of content creators

  • @DugGLe55FuR
    @DugGLe55FuR10 ай бұрын

    Lately I've been designing parts for plastic injection molding; at first I only knew the general idea but over time I've had to get more and more technical in my understanding. Even after reading a lot about the topic, this video has taught me more. There are some things I've learned recently that aren't specifically mentioned in this video: One is how to figure out which side is the core and which side is the cavity on a part. The core is the side of the mold with the ejector pins, and the cavity is the side with the injection gates. In practice, the ejector pins are never on the same side as the plastic is injected from. The core, which has the ejector pins, will be whatever side the mold engineer thinks the part is more likely to stick to when it shrinks during cooling. In practice this means that the core will be the side that has the most tooling enclosed by the part, or it will be the side that has the shallowest draft angle. I recently designed a part and was surprised that the vendor didn't want to put the ejector pins on the side that I was expecting, and then again I was surprised when the injection points couldn't be on the side I was expecting either. Another thing: the vendor used what are called submarine gates, which come in at 90 degrees to the pull direction and are designed to shear the sprue off of the part as the mold opens. Learning about this was fascinating.

  • @samfungcheung345

    @samfungcheung345

    4 ай бұрын

    97 回歸之前, 周星馳申請移民加拿大, 加拿大移民局查到周星馳是演員, 長期和新义安中国星集团合作拍电映, 有身為三合会会員的嫌疑, 推翻了周星馳的移民申請, (英文南华早报, )

  • @Freakybananayo
    @Freakybananayo5 жыл бұрын

    The diagrams and animations are the best I've seen when it comes to manufacturing processes.

  • @danielwatts7375
    @danielwatts73756 жыл бұрын

    I used to work at a CD/DVD manufacturing plant. This is exactly how we did it.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere

    @JustWasted3HoursHere

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the reflection surfaces were stamped in those.

  • @danielwatts7375

    @danielwatts7375

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JustWasted3HoursHere Actually, no. The data on the CD/DVD is injection molded onto a clear poly substrate. each disc is then placed into a chamber and undergo a process called "sputtering" which moves atoms from an aluminum block to the disc's surface, making the disc reflective. In the case of DVD9's (single side, dual layer) the bottom layer is sputtered with a translucent layer that allows the laser to basically "choose" which layer of data to read from. I'm 7 1/2 years removed from the process, so my memory isn't quite what it used to be.

  • @Meg_A_Byte
    @Meg_A_Byte11 ай бұрын

    I've learnt all this in school about 8 years ago, but if I saw this video back then, I'd understand it much better and faster. I think there's a lot to be changed in the educational system.

  • @nicolasvatinelle988
    @nicolasvatinelle9884 жыл бұрын

    His voice , his tone, .... so relaxing and immersive. Bill, you are the greatest..

  • @jerrylong381
    @jerrylong3818 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, This is the first of your videos I've viewed. Very informative! I've been in the plastics business for about 20 yrs. and had no idea that's how injection molding started. I knew that celluloid was invented to replace Ivory, but not that this was the start of injection molding. I'm afraid you wouldn't find ejection pin marks on the product the Co. I work for produces. The parts are too thin, so are ejected by air. Think yogurt or butter containers. Other than that, you're spot on. Thank you from a new subscriber!

  • @GeneraleRus
    @GeneraleRus8 жыл бұрын

    I work in a factory that does injection molding of ABS, PS and rubber too, used for shoes manufacturing, mainly soles and heels The machines are indeed very simple despite looking overly complex! To think that we still have fully functional 1970s machines that work only on relay logic and nothing more, and nearby computerized machinery, doing exactly the same job, every day 24hrs a day

  • @SeanDoranirishman
    @SeanDoranirishman Жыл бұрын

    I've been in the business since 1994 and I agree, that was the most concise description I have ever heard or watched. Well done! Thank you!

  • @MSC009
    @MSC0093 жыл бұрын

    That's a wonderful explanation and visualization. Every person working in plastic industry should watch this. We did not have such videos back in my time. This is so valuable.

  • @CorvusMiniatures
    @CorvusMiniatures8 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the plastic model kit building hobby, and I'm very used to speak about "sprues" to which the parts are attached. Today I learned they are actually called runners :)

  • @ToastyMozart

    @ToastyMozart

    10 ай бұрын

    The terminology seems to vary a little by branch in the hobby, Gunpla circles tend to refer to the entire sheet (runners, gates, parts, and sprues) as Runners.

  • @NickDanzinger
    @NickDanzinger7 жыл бұрын

    Clear, concise, and full of amazing details!

  • @tjv323
    @tjv3233 жыл бұрын

    They also use air valves right in the mold that blow at a specific time to help break the seal while the mold opens, and to push the part off the mold

  • @orlandlamce
    @orlandlamce2 жыл бұрын

    Well done Professor, from one engineer to another, I say bravo. Your educational work is top notch, inspiring, and consistent with the rearing nature of someone who cares for his fellow man. Bravo!

  • @etalon7648
    @etalon76484 жыл бұрын

    Its just perfect, this guy is going into such a detail in very limited time frame without making a single mistake. There is no room for improvement.

  • @MaruHieta
    @MaruHieta3 жыл бұрын

    This was way more enthralling than I thought.

  • @delta1525
    @delta15253 жыл бұрын

    I only assemble parts after they have been molded, but I always found this whole process fascinating.

  • @johnrobinson4445
    @johnrobinson44453 жыл бұрын

    He gets right down to it. No introduction except what is necessary for the topic at hand. Then on to the details. Wonderful.

  • @marhar2
    @marhar25 жыл бұрын

    One thing I love about this channel is the number of really smart commenters that can provide various answers to the questions!

  • @BoomBoomBrucey
    @BoomBoomBrucey8 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favourite channel on KZread!!

  • @GuardianAngel1032
    @GuardianAngel10324 жыл бұрын

    I love that this is as informative and thorough as it is. I didn't expect him to cover hit runners in such a short video. He did miss the fact that celluloid is flammable and volatile, though.

  • @richardb1791
    @richardb17912 ай бұрын

    I'm a mechanical engineer and I've designed many injection molded consumer products for over 40 years that are very well known to everyone. I just want to say that this presentation is marvelous. Keep up the good work.

  • @matthewrichardson828
    @matthewrichardson8287 жыл бұрын

    This guy could take Mr Wizard and Bill Nye in a fight I bet.

  • @ivancampos2289
    @ivancampos22893 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot, engineerguy. I've got a homework about this great process and I didn't found better information than this video. You helped me to know an excellent info and valorate the extrusion process.

  • @DRMF254
    @DRMF254 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb! This is one of the best explanatory videos I've ever watched. Bill is a wonderful teacher. Thank you Bill!

  • @orlandosaenz1553
    @orlandosaenz15533 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your time and dedication you have put into making this type of videos, I have watched this video at least once a year because I consider a great source for plastic injection knowledge source and sometimes I forget about this stuff.

  • @Matticitt
    @Matticitt8 жыл бұрын

    Once again - awesome video!

  • @BryantMitchell
    @BryantMitchell8 жыл бұрын

    It's like listening to a story. Great job!

  • @DigitalAndInnovation
    @DigitalAndInnovation Жыл бұрын

    It is always fun when I stumble across one of your videos unintentionally. I feel like this channel kind of started the whole wave of videos like this. No points off for those who followed- but the content here still holds up and really created a framework!

  • @henrikwannheden7114
    @henrikwannheden71148 ай бұрын

    What didn't occur to me but recently is that the 3D design most allow for the object to be pushed out of the mold. There can't be overlapping structures that would obstruct the line of draw.

  • @Earlzo2325
    @Earlzo23255 жыл бұрын

    never thought I'd watch this on a Sunday night... and enjoy it. Thank you.

  • @joshua43210
    @joshua432108 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bill, One of my favorite things about your videos are your super clear animation models. As a 3D modeler myself, do you model these pieces yourself? How do you do it? Thanks, and keep going!

  • @ronaldgreen5292
    @ronaldgreen52924 жыл бұрын

    Beyond awesome, educational, intuitive learning video! Like my own mechanical, gearhead, brain, I can mentally see how things work. I've always loved step,by, step instruction books, and videos on how things work. Thank you!👍😀

  • @abigailgall
    @abigailgall3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely phenomenal overview of injection molding - thank you for the video!

  • @deltabeta5527
    @deltabeta55273 жыл бұрын

    I was just wondering about injection molding two days ago and KZread recommended me this video. That means KZread can read my mind!!!

  • @abdelfetthmoslih4175

    @abdelfetthmoslih4175

    2 жыл бұрын

    Je suie intéressé pour seci je veux uneinjecte manuelle porur cela

  • @mgoh1984

    @mgoh1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was driving home one day last week was thinking about how my neighbor's mailbox post is short like her, and then looked at mine and wondered how much longer it would last. Next day I see an add for mailbox posts while flipping through the stories on my home page. It would be different if I talked about it because I know how that works, but just thinking about it?!

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Bill on earning the Carl Sagan Award. You deserve it. Your videos are the Cosmos of engineering.

  • @donalfinn4205
    @donalfinn42054 жыл бұрын

    Top class tutorial as usual. No padding, no filling, no annoying music. Just straight in to the subject which is always made interesting. The way all KZread videos should be. Thank you.

  • @Mike-mc3ty

    @Mike-mc3ty

    4 жыл бұрын

    No filling? Do you mean N O I N J E C T I O N P L A S T I C M O L D I N G

  • @donalfinn4205

    @donalfinn4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike No no no. Video is fine. I love them. What I was saying is that there is no unnecessary padding or filling out to make the video last longer.👍☘️

  • @jamiegaudet6008
    @jamiegaudet60089 ай бұрын

    No one has made a better video explaining this in the last 7 years, thank you for this explanation!

  • @mgrantom
    @mgrantom5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is my new favorite channel! I wish this would have been around when I was a young man, just interested in all things mechanical and electrical. What a great resource. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @senkroadventures7318

    @senkroadventures7318

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you need help getting these plastic or metal parts made, this guy can help: www.linkedin.com/in/roopen-bundhoo/ Hope this helps

  • @RealBenAnderson
    @RealBenAnderson8 жыл бұрын

    SO WHO WON THE BILLIARD BALL CONTEST?!

  • @almo9004

    @almo9004

    4 жыл бұрын

    No winner was officially announced.

  • @philipanderson7581

    @philipanderson7581

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@almo9004 WHAT ARE THEY MADE OF NOW?

  • @Losttoanyreason

    @Losttoanyreason

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well since Nitro cellulose is gun cotton , the balls had a habit of exploding, LOLOL. They switched to Bakelite which was not explosive as soon as it was available.

  • @capuccinolight

    @capuccinolight

    4 жыл бұрын

    WHO’S NEXT??

  • @philipanderson7581

    @philipanderson7581

    4 жыл бұрын

    YOU DECIDE! !

  • @edercosta8884
    @edercosta88842 жыл бұрын

    I am just starting at Plastic industry as a maintenance at Engel Global machines, this video helped me a lot in my first steps. Thank you Bill Hammack

  • @new_comment
    @new_comment2 жыл бұрын

    I used to operate a heavy mold machine at PMI when I was 18. I was so amazed at that simple process and all the parts we made.

  • @NihilisticPriest
    @NihilisticPriest7 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is so calming! Loved the video and the narration!

  • @YouScroob
    @YouScroob8 жыл бұрын

    I am an Injection Moldmaker. Everything shown here is totally accurate and correct!

  • @ballondorzolie2494

    @ballondorzolie2494

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pls how much do you charge for a plastic bottle of 330ml for yogurt? I need my own brand live in Ghana....pls reply thanks

  • @brokkrep

    @brokkrep

    4 жыл бұрын

    Almost... At 1:40 you can observe that the Sticks to throw Out are pushed Back by the Wall of the right Side of the molding Tool. In reality those are pulled Back by the machine before closing.

  • @felixp.6653

    @felixp.6653

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not entirely, the screws to melt the plastic still have some problems with inhomogeneous mixtures. (At least those shown in the video)

  • @agstechnicalsupport
    @agstechnicalsupport3 жыл бұрын

    A very good video on the basic concepts governing injection molding process. Thank you for making and posting such valuable content !

  • @chriseng5700
    @chriseng5700 Жыл бұрын

    Was a machine operator for a while. This video is so entertaining, and really educational. Makes me want to get back into the industry.

  • @Bigelowbrook
    @Bigelowbrook8 жыл бұрын

    great explanation! It would be a good companion series to discuss roto-molding, vacuum forming, and blow molding. ;-)

  • @sidskysingh
    @sidskysingh3 жыл бұрын

    wow, so throughly explained !! Even with the history, I'm ready for a test paper !

  • @jethrowbowdeen
    @jethrowbowdeen2 жыл бұрын

    Bill I have to say , that's the most absolute best and detailed engineering video that I've ever seen 👏

  • @raylast3873
    @raylast38734 жыл бұрын

    I used to work in a factory that made its own injection molded parts for precision pumps. Modern injection molding is very fast, I think some of the cycles were just a few seconds. Still, the assembly machines were faster and so we were always behind on parts and were buying a ton of them from vendors as well.

  • @detaildr
    @detaildr7 жыл бұрын

    I never thought injection molding would be so interesting!

  • @craviel7360
    @craviel73604 жыл бұрын

    Your voice makes these videos surprisingly interesting and the great graphics

  • @yeonsoohong2017
    @yeonsoohong20172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your video sir! I currently work as a procurement guy for a company selling electronic products and this video really helps me a lot know the fundamentals of the injection molding especially in this Covid hard times. Thank You!

  • @noname-ef6sv
    @noname-ef6sv4 жыл бұрын

    I discovered your channel by watching your aluminum can presentation you are very good at this thank you

  • @yuryvendiktov4832

    @yuryvendiktov4832

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same and it's truly breathtaking

  • @giacattack7162

    @giacattack7162

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @H4ukkis
    @H4ukkis8 жыл бұрын

    These videos are just marvelous. Very well done as always.

  • @jefflowe8803
    @jefflowe88037 жыл бұрын

    I got to say you have to be one of the best presenters, love your page!

  • @krysb7119
    @krysb7119 Жыл бұрын

    In the 90's, a friend of ours owned a injection molding company. He made airplane windows and windshields. In the late 90's he helped a gaming company to bring 3D gaming to the public. In the early 90's, Government contract companies out at Edwards Air Force Base looked at injection molding of aircraft parts. You lay the special fabric down and inject the resin and bake it. This allows the aircraft to be more stealthy.

  • @zamboni12
    @zamboni122 жыл бұрын

    Idk what it is but the way this guy talks it gets me so engaged as if I’m listening to a narrator that’s describing an intense action scene. He talks at a steady and confident pace, but then very subtly he picks it up when he’s talking about stuff like the mold being injected with molten plastic. Idk lol it’s dope

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