You’ve likely seen many tutorials on making silicone parts using 3D printed molds online. The vast majority of these methods use a simple pour method to fill the mold. This relies on careful degassing ...

Energy efficiency is often considered to be the main advantage of electric injection molding machines, but that neglects many other productivity benefits.

Plastic injection processing has changed immensely over the last 30 years, evolving from an art to a science. Processing pioneers John Bozzelli, Don Paulson, and RJG gave processors tools not only to ...

The clearances inside diesel injection system parts are closer than those found in any other technology. The plungers and needle valves in injectors need to fit tightly to ensure precise metering and ...

Injection moulding is a manufacturing process used to produce single parts and products using various materials, most commonly thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers. Today, injection moulding is ...

Port fuel injection and direct injection are similar but distinct systems, so why do some engine designs include both?

Researchers have developed a new processing technique that could enable mass production of intricate, high-performance glass objects that cost as little as plastic ones (Science 2021, DOI: ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

For many of us who drive a fuel-injected car every day, we often take the easy-starting, rock-solid drivability and excellent fuel economy for granted. Let's face it, the last Ford to roll off the ...