1. What is mold rapping? When the customer confirms the sample, we will use the plaster mold for proofing as the master mold. After the master mold is electroplated with copper, the mold for production is made according to a certain number and position. 2. Type of Mold Conventional molds are divided into three types: plaster molds, copper molds, and aluminum molds. Among them, the plaster mold is ...
After customers approve the samples, they usually place a certain number of production orders. The production dispatch meeting will decide which mold to use for mass production according to the output and the complexity of plastic forming. The blister machine heats the raw material coil through the blister forming machine, vacuum blister forming and cooling, and then automatically cuts it into a g...
As introduced in the last article, the material will become the final shape of the product after stretching. At this time, it is a whole piece of product, and we need to cut it into individual products with a knife die. This process is called Extrusion Press. The principle is that there is a large plastic chopping block on the bottom of the lower punch. The large-sized products are placed on...
Shipping from China can be a costly, time-consuming affair. It’s best to familiarize yourself with standard shipping costs and time estimates to avoid disappointment. China is home to many worldwide suppliers, yet shipping from China to the US isn’t always straightforward. In this article, you’ll learn what the most common shipment methods from China are, how long shipping can take, and general pr...
When it comes but purchasing blister pack materials and machinery for your packaging line, you will want to be sure to do your homework well in advance of choosing a vendor. Reach out to at least 3 or 4 local packaging companies and ask for information about at least two different brand offerings of materials and machinery. Compare the information you receive from each vendor and prepare a set of ...
If you buy meat in a grocery store, it likely comes on top of a plastic pad in a plastic container that’s wrapped in plastic. That’s a lot of plastic waste. Can you recycle meat packaging? Not all of it, but let’s look at what you can do. We know how you feel. Walking through the grocery store can be overwhelming when you are trying to make environmentally conscious choices. Aisle after aisle of p...
Sustainability efforts continue to rise for all industries across the market. Businesses worldwide endeavor to make a concerted effort to meet sustainable consumer demands while maintaining high-quality product packaging. The restaurant industry, in particular, has seen an enormous influx of sustainable packaging options. From biodegradable to recyclable packaging, the restaurant industry is takin...
The Lifecycle of a Cornstarch Container We briefly touched upon the lifecycle of cornstarch packaging in our previous section, but it is worth going into more detail about why this material is so much better than traditional plastics. For starters, at the beginning of this package’s lifecycle, it is derived from renewable resources, unlike petroleum-based plastic. And in the processing and manufac...