Author Archives: WorkingBear


Dec19
7 Ways to Identify if a Plastic Factory is Using Re-grind Resin

It’s an open secret in the plastic injection molding industry that re-grind resin is often added during injection. Some manufacturers even claim that, given the current competitive environment and cost-cutting pressures, it’s impossible to make a profit without using some … Continue reading

Dec12
Why Re-grind Resin in Plastic Injection Molding Causes Degradation and Weakens Strength

The use of re-grind resin and recycled material in plastic injection molding is a persistent challenge for engineers. The more re-grind resin or recycled material is added, the more severe the degradation of the plastic becomes. This degradation weakens the … Continue reading

Dec05
7 Common Reasons for Elevated MFI (Melt Flow Index) in Plastic Resin Testing

Workingbear’s company recently encountered a quality issue with a plastic product. The problem was, “Why is it that products made from the same type of plastic resin sometimes show normal MFI (Melt Flow Index) values, while others have unusually high … Continue reading

Nov28
Understanding Melt Flow Index (MFI) for Quality Control in Plastic Injection Molding

The “Melt Flow Index” (MFI) of plastic refers to the weight (in grams) of molten plastic that flows through a standardized tube with a specific diameter under a defined load (in kilograms) and temperature (in °C) within a set period … Continue reading

Nov21
What Are PCB Cross-out Boards (X-out Boards)?

In the PCB industry, there is a specific term called “Cross-out boards” or “X-out boards” to indicate that a panel of PCBs contains defective boards. The term “Cross” refers to marking these defective boards with an “X” symbol.