A mold is put into direct, prolonged contact with a hot sheet of semi-molten plastic. If one needs a mold to work more than once, there are a few considerations to take into account. The good news ...

Casting metal parts from 3D-printed plastic or Styrofoam models is all ... metal casting projects we feature are aluminum in sand molds, though, so it’s refreshing to see a casting project ...

The grandson of Heise Industries Inc.'s founder is bringing on a second-generation mold maker from the former Hobson Mould Works to help expand Heise's reach in the U.S. and abroad. Indian mold ...

Plastics News has been publishing its Women Breaking the Mold special report since 2015, and the number and quality of nominees has grown over time. When we put out a call for nominations ...

Unlike plastic bags, fishing gear, and other macroplastic waste are so insidious because they are invisible to the naked eye. [iStockphoto] When John Odhiambo, a Lake Victoria fisherman ...

Of all the major types of materials used today, plastics are one of the fastest-growing categories and offer the greatest opportunity for innovation. Decades of development towards improving the ...

hard plastic, soft plastic, PVC, and fiberglass — with a strong grip. Taking all of this into consideration, if you have plastic that needs super glue-related repairs, Loctite is a brand you can ...

Plastic is incredibly useful and practical – and everywhere. Our modern life depends on it. Strong, light and adaptable, it’s in everything from household goods, medical equipment and bank notes, to ...

Jigs and soft-plastic lures take up most of the space in a tackle box for crappie fishing. But make room for crankbaits, especially Norman Lures Crappie Crankbait. The smallest member of the ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Although we are all used to putting plastic containers into our recycling, what about all those tear-off film lids, bread bags and shopping bags which go into the rubbish bin? Soft, or flexible ...

Convenience retailer 7-Eleven and Metcash, a wholesale distribution and marketing company, have joined the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS), an industry-led initiative to recycle soft ...