Injection Molding a Spoon - Designing, making, using

I was commissioned to make an injection mold for a spoon by Manning Innovations for one of their customers. At the end of the video, you'll see one of Manning's machines in operation. I show how I modified a spoon CAD file supplied by the customer, designed the injection mold, made the injection mold, and then molding some test spoons.

[mulberryworkshop]

As a guy who has designed a spoon before... God, it is way more difficult that it looks like. This is an amazing job.

[dfunited]

"I did it this way because I tried other things but this way worked for me."
Words to live by

[PeteRondeau]

I've wanted to tackle a project like this for 20 years. Conceptually I know how to do it, but I've never seen the process covered from beginning to end in a way I would be able to replicate in my shop. Thanks John!

[FEEDMEKITTENS]

"I did it this way because I tried a whole bunch of other things and this is the only thing I got to work." This is how you know he's an actual working professional and not just a YouTube tutorial maker or a teacher giving a lesson. Deadlines mean done is better than perfect!

[udayabhaskar]

Thank you for sharing the entire process in great detail, sir!

[dass]

Nice to see the process our everyday items are made.
Also glad to see local people making parts for production not just some ACME faceless Corp.
Nice work John.

[mogadimetsosanele]

wow! I don't find a lot of videos that go from design, programming, machining and injecting! You're the boss man. You really know what you're doing. Salute to you!

[campbellmorrison]

Impressive the level of detail, what amazes me is how they made molds before CNC machines

[GregsGarage]

Cool to see the entire process. We are still working on our first mold, so its good to see other examples.

[BlueBlazer]

I LOVE seeing how plastic goods are made. There's a beauty in creating something useful but aesthetically pleasing.

[jackorlove]

I'm a plastic injection mold maker, and you did a really great job. Our tools usually have a whole ejection system, and we generally have to "spot" the tool by hand using all types of die grinders. There's generally 10 thou of stock left on the tool, which must be removed by hand, so as to ensure a PERFECT seal off, it is also much faster than machining it to size. Very cool.

[randatatang]

Great video. What wasn't covered however is injection molding simulation. That's usually where optimal clamping pressure, packing time, cooling time and all other useful information come from.

[tahakhan]

The sheer humbleness of this incredibly skilled gentleman made me comment, thumbs up and subscribe to him. Wish you all the best

[Maycaimei]

In the injection molding industry, you can design, manufacture, and use it. You are doing great job. We are also mainly molding in the food industry in China. The process of spoon is very strict. Praise for you

[khaled]

Cool John, I am a mechanical design engineer myself, the internet in general lacks this kind of content, waiting for more. great work.

[TheTarrMan]

I would have thought it would've been a giant mode with many spoons in it all injected molded at the same time.
Fascinating process.

[Saleenmaster]

As a beginner engineer who wants to get into injection molding some time later, this was quite helpful. Thanks for the video

[StonegateCreations]

Very nice and always appreciate videos like this. I bought my first injection molder from Manning Innovations, Rich is a nice guy to speak with.

[wasbeen]

Great video, enough detail without getting too long. I am surprised that the customer wanted to make their own basic spoon, and not just buy mass produced one’s.

[ungratefulfuck]

What an insightful journey from design to finished product! Your meticulous approach to injection molding really shines through in this video. It's fascinating to see the entire process unfold, from conceptualization to the practical application of the spoon. Your attention to detail and explanation of each step make it incredibly engaging and educational. Can't wait to see more projects like this!