Shaping The Future
Of Plastic Injection Molding
Unlock the power of precision and innovation with Marlee – Texen, your one-stop destination for world-class tool maintenance, repair services, and eco-friendly plastic molding solutions.
- Experience excellence with our top-tier tool maintenance
- Committed to a greener future through eco-design
- Partnering with leading medical companies for superior solutions
Top-Notch Tool Maintenance And Repair Services
We take pride in knowing that we consistently exceed our customers’ expectations in terms of service, quality, and value. Marlee – Texen plastic injection services include continuous improvement, cost reductions, and providing worldwide solutions. Our experience and facilities illustrate our commitment to providing the best solutions possible to our customers.
Know-How
Through its knowledge and creativity, Marlee – Texen aspires to transform materials.
Committment Torwards Enviornment
We protect the environment while allowing individuals to grow.
Eco-Design
Eco-design is one of the major values in ecological transition.
Innovative Ideas
We use innovation to provide eco-friendly solutions to savvy consumers.
Marlee – Texen works with both established and start-up medical device firms to deliver fully integrated manufacturing solutions.
Marlee – Texen, situated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is your partner for custom plastic injection mold parts and all the necessary services for your injection tools.
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Industrialization &
Manufacturing Process
Polycarbonate (PC) is quite an efficient material that is amorphous and transparent in nature. It is a type of thermoplastic used in manufacturing a wide variety of shapes and sizes of plastic. PC injection molding is one of the best choices for manufacturing custom-tailored plastic because of its highly flexible and impact-resistant qualities.
Polypropylene(PP) is a thermoplastic resin used for its flexibility and strength. It has a very low density and is suitable for scientific molding. Its flexibility and resistance find much application in packaging sensitive material. PP is an “addition” polymer, made from the linking of many polypropylene monomers.
Polyethylene or polythene is the resin made from the polymerization of ethene. PE is the most versatile synthetic resin. It has a crystalline structure and can be high density (HDPE) or low density (LDPE). It is used by the packaging and plastic manufacturing industries.
Nylon resins are durable and have excellent strength. The polyamide structure also gives it high-temperature tolerance and density. Nylon also has wide-ranging uses due to its many useful properties. It is elastic, has high tensile strength and oil resistance as well. Therefore, it is commonly used in the automobile industry, packaging, construction material and electronic components.
PC/ABS combines the strength of PC and the flexibility of ABS, making it ideal for use by a custom plastic molding company. TPE and TPU are thermoplastic elastomers. They are used for making lids, sports goods, power tools, medical device parts, etc. They are used in these industries for their abrasion resistance and elasticity.
Basic maintenance for injection molding tools includes pre- and post-cycle checks, cleaning mold cavities with a gentle solvent, using compressed air to remove dust, debris, and water, ensuring the mold is dry, checking runners and all other parts of the mold, and inspecting mold hardware and connectors.
Signs that an injection molding tool needs repair include short shots where parts are ejected in an incomplete state, burrs and flashing caused by excess plastic seeping into gaps in the mold, flow marks from uneven injection speed or cooling, warping where parts are distorted or misshaped, and surface defects such as rough or uneven textures on finished parts.
Marlee – Texen ensures the quality of tool maintenance and repair services by adhering to best practices such as regular inspections, lubrication, cleanliness, temperature control, and replacing worn components. Our experienced technicians are trained in proper maintenance procedures, ensuring that each tool is maintained to the highest standards.
Best practices for maintaining injection molding tools include regular inspection to identify potential issues early, applying lubricants to reduce friction and wear on moving parts, keeping the mold and surrounding area clean to prevent contamination, maintaining proper temperature to avoid thermal stress, regularly checking and replacing worn components, and ensuring operators are trained in proper maintenance procedures.
Typical steps involved in the maintenance of injection molding tools include inspection to examine the tool for signs of wear, damage, or contamination; cleaning using a gentle solvent and compressed air to remove dust and debris; lubrication of moving parts to reduce friction; drying all components to prevent rust and corrosion; checking runners and other mold parts for blockages or wear; hardware inspection for tightness and integrity; and documentation of all maintenance activities and findings.
Lead times for tool maintenance and repair services at Marlee – Texen vary based on the complexity of the maintenance tasks. Routine maintenance might cause minimal disruption, typically a few hours, while major repairs can lead to several days of downtime. Accurate scheduling and preventive maintenance practices can minimize downtime and ensure timely completion of tasks.
Regular maintenance improves injection molding efficiency by preventing unexpected breakdowns, ensuring consistent part quality, and extending tool life. Routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting molds prevent accumulation of debris and wear, leading to smoother operations, fewer defects, and higher productivity.
Common issues that require tool repair in injection molding include misalignment or damage to mold parts causing defects, excess plastic seeping into gaps between mold parts (flash), compatibility or quality issues with molding materials, and damage from improper temperature or pressure settings.
Regular tool maintenance improves tool longevity and part quality by ensuring molds function correctly, reducing the risk of imperfections. Interim maintenance checks help detect and address any damage early, preventing defects in the final product and ensuring consistent, high-quality output.
Advancements in technology, such as predictive maintenance software, 3D printing for rapid prototyping and repair parts, and improved materials and coatings, enhance tool maintenance and repair practices. These technologies enable more accurate monitoring, quicker identification of issues, and more effective solutions, leading to reduced downtime and extended tool life.