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Differences between Rotational Molding and Injection Molding
55:22 - 59:01 (03:38)
The rotational molding technique uses a mold on a computerized arm that spins inside an oven to create smooth surfaces, while injection molding pumps materials into two pieces and applies pressure, but provides better detail at the expense of surface texture.
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This podcast episode discusses the lengthy and intricate process of manufacturing action figures, from creating the molds to deciding on the type of molding used for the plastic figure.
55:22 - 56:34 (01:12)
Manufacturing
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the lengthy and intricate process of manufacturing action figures, from creating the molds to deciding on the type of molding used for the plastic figure.
ChapterDifferences between Rotational Molding and Injection Molding
EpisodeSelects: A Partial History of Action Figures
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The rotational molding process uses a computerized arm that spins a mold inside an oven to create a smooth finish, however, the trade-off is it lacks detail when compared to the injection molding technique.
56:34 - 59:01 (02:26)
Rotational Molding
Summary
The rotational molding process uses a computerized arm that spins a mold inside an oven to create a smooth finish, however, the trade-off is it lacks detail when compared to the injection molding technique.