Industrial molders who employ cast molding to create various parts know that one of the most frustrating aspects of the process is when there are bubbles in the finished casting.

If you’re struggling with your thermoplastic parts sticking to your molds, causing more scrap parts and higher production costs, you need a solution to release your molded products consistently.

Our mold release agents help productivity by improving or eliminating sticking parts, cracking, build-up, and more.

Polyurethane is one of the most diverse materials used to manufacture both small, flexible parts and hard plastic parts.

Whether you’re responding to new regulations or have other reasons to consider a switch to water-based mold release agents, you probably have questions about how the change will impact your molding process.

Are you following best practices to guarantee that your mold release agents provide your molds with as many releases as possible with every application?

Whether your molding operation specializes in injection or rotational molding (or even some other type of molding process), it's true that preventative maintenance for hardworking molds typically centers around cleaning.

Back in 2015, our team of problem-solvers at Stoner Molding Solutions released TraSys 4000 RotoFlow® Resin Flow Enhancer for rotationally molded plastics.

If your composites molding operation already works with sheet molding compound (SMC), it's likely not news to you that these materials have been experiencing something of a renaissance in the marketplace in recent years.

Every manufacturer wants to mold more parts in less time. But, getting there isn't easy. Every molding operation is different. Some products work better with some materials and not as well with others. Temperature settings, cycle times, and product parameters vary widely.

Did you know the performance of your mold release agent actually depends on how well your mold surface has been conditioned or sealed?

In today’s diverse manufacturing environment thermoplastics are used to make a wide range of commercial products, from automotive parts and medical equipment to toys, kitchen utensils, and bottle caps.

Any molder who cares about quality parts understands how important it is to remove grease, grime, mold release, resins, and colorants that contribute to discoloration and poor mold performance. Properly maintained molds increase overall efficiency and productivity, creating better parts with less scrap.

Whether you’re responding to new regulations or have other reasons to consider a switch to water-based mold release agents, you probably have questions about how the change will impact your process.

How do you develop the right mold care and maintenance program for your facility? Read on to find out what to look for, what cleaners work best, and how to create a maintenance program that works for your process.

While conducting a series of Tooling and Mold Making Seminars during 1988-89, the Fiberglass Fabrication Association conducted a research study concerning the industry’s experience with mold sticking. The survey was completed by 524 individuals involved in fiberglass tooling operations.

Mold release agents are formulated to increase productivity, while producing consistent parts with less scrap. Yet, it can be difficult to gauge the proper amount to use in order to get the best results and maximize cost savings.

In this article, we discuss the basics of Lean thinking and how we at Stoner Inc. have applied some of those principals. Lean is a journey toward making your facility and office more efficient and profitable.