Ebook: Make: Best Toys for Makers

How injection molding is done -- A young industry -- What is plastic -- Identifying types of plastic -- Design considerations -- Materials needed -- Material list -- Tools and construction methods -- Building the frame -- The injector assembly -- The adjustable work table -- The heater block assembly -- Mounting the heater block & guide bushing -- Installing the termometer -- Installing the cartridge heater -- Installing the thermostat -- Wiring the machine -- Injection molds -- Mold construction -- Making the first mold -- Safety first -- Injecting plastic into your first mold -- Troubleshooting your first project -- A knob mold for the adjustable table -- Making a mold for a plastic container -- making a mold for a snap lid for the container -- Casting molds -- Using epoxy resin -- Using molding plaster of Paris -- Casting a mold for a small knob -- Conclusion.