DOE— A Methodical Approach to Understanding Cause-and-Effect Behaviors in Injection Molding
Torsten Kruse explains how Design of Experiments (DOE) is used to systematically understand cause-and-effect relationships in injection molding processes. In a highly competitive manufacturing environment, success depends on more than trial-and-error adjustments; it requires a deep understanding of how multiple process variables interact and influence part quality, cycle time, and overall performance. Injection molding projects […]
Packing Flow Visualization During Compression of the Mold Cavity
The packing phase is a critical stage of the injection molding process, occurring immediately after cavity filling and before gate freeze-off. During this phase, additional material is forced into the mold cavity to compensate for volumetric shrinkage as the polymer cools and solidifies. Precise control of packing pressure and time is essential, as these parameters […]
Understanding Cause and Effect Behavior in Injection Molding
This presentation, delivered by Torsten Kruse of Kruse Training, provides a structured, practical introduction to the core principles needed to achieve robust, predictable, and scalable injection molding processes. It integrates three foundational disciplines—Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), and systematic cause-and-effect analysis—to establish a disciplined framework for process understanding and control. The presentation […]
Torsten’s Training Tip: Mold Steel Selection
Injection molds are designed and built to allow parts to be produced from various polymers and to be utilized for a variety of applications. A mold design team must possess the ability to evaluate and determine the optimal mold steel for each mold component to effectively produce high quality plastic parts. How do mold designers […]
Moldex3D and Kruse Training Collaboration
This week Moldex3D announced their collaboration with Kruse Analysis on the Kruse Training program. Kruse Training lessons contain actual molding simulations that reinforce each lesson’s topic. The visually engaging animations are created using Moldex3D simulation software and provide trainees an opportunity to easily learn and understand basic-to-advanced plastics engineering knowledge and techniques. The goal of […]
Moldex3D Users’ Meeting
Each year, the Moldex3D Northern America – Users’ Meeting is aimed to bring together the Moldex3D Community of users, partners, leaders and professionals in plastics and injection molding to share and discuss the latest developments and trends within the industry. Date：Apr 30, 2018 – May 01, 2018 Location： The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, MI, USA […]
Countdown to NPE 2018!
Will you be at NPE this May? We are excited to be exhibiting again this year and hope to see you at the show. If you would like to attend, please accept our complimentary guess pass invitation. If you are already planning to attend, make sure to put us on your show schedule — booth […]
