Injection molding has been, for a significant amount of time, the method of choice for the production of consumer goods. As a result of this manufacturing process, we now have everything from action figures to denture containers. Although injection molding is suitable for a wide range of applications, there are design limitations inherent to the process due to the nature of the material....
The term "texture" refers to the appearance as well as the sensation of the surface, both of which contribute to the overall impression of the material. The treatment of the surface is a significant contributor to the way that this sensation is produced. After being formed from a single piece of aluminum alloy using CNC processing, the shell of an Apple laptop undergoes a variety of surface...