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Dean McClements

Dean McClements is a B.Eng Honors graduate in Mechanical Engineering with over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry. His professional journey includes significant roles at leading companies such as Caterpillar, Autodesk, Collins Aerospace, and Hyster-Yale, where he developed a deep understanding of engineering processes and innovations.

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Close up of injection molding thermoplastic machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saoirse2013

Rapid Injection Molding: Definition, Components, and Materials

April 1, 2026
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Angle milling. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B
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Industrial injection molding press machine. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com
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End milling operation. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B
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Sheet metal bending. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/ZhakYaroslav
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industrial mold press machine for manufacturing plastic parts. Image Credit: Alba_alioth/Shutterstock.com
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Injection mold with cooling hose. Image Credit: Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com
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Injection molding machine for plastic parts production. Image Credit: Baloncici/Shutterstock.com
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An injection mold. Image Credit: Surasak_Photo/Shutterstock.com
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