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Shore hardness of plastics: scales, typical values and limits
How Shore hardness of plastics is measured, which standards apply, how Shore A and Shore D relate, and where testing on the finished part reaches its limits.
Injection moulding series production – planning large volumes economically
A practical guide to planning large-scale injection moulding series economically – from tooling concept and cycle time to material selection, quality and supply capability.
Injection moulding tolerances to DIN ISO 20457
An overview of tolerances and acceptance conditions to DIN ISO 20457 and their application in plastic injection moulding.
Design for injection moulding
A practical guide for designers on how to develop plastic parts from the outset in a material- and process-appropriate way for injection moulding.