Podcast – How Does Each Part of an Injection Mold Function?

Diagram of an injection mold showcasing various components.
How Does Each Part of an Injection Mold Function?
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Welcome to the deep dive. Today we're going to be diving into something that you probably see every single day without even thinking about it. Injection molding. We've got this awesome article here that goes into, like, all the crazy detail.
Yeah.
About how it works. It's way more interesting than just like, oh, yeah, you know, melting plastic and pouring it in a mold.
Absolutely.
We're going to be talking about just a whole key parts, how it's engineered, the precision, all that good stuff.
Yeah. It's a. People don't realize how complicated it is to make something as simple as, like, a plastic bottle or something.
Right.
By the end of this deep dive, you'll be looking at those things totally differently.
For sure. Okay. So the article starts out with, like, the basics. You heat up the plastic, it melts, you inject it into a mold, it cools, and then, boom, you've got your shape.
But, yeah, that.
It's the details. The article really breaks it down into these key. It is the components. First up is the casting system.
Yeah. That's the. That's, like the heart of it all.
Okay.
That's how the plastic gets into the mold.
Right.
You can think of it like a network of channels, almost like a highway system.
Okay.
Designed specifically for liquid plastic.
I like that. So what are the. Like, what are the roads on this plastic highway?
Well, you got the main runner, which is the. Like, the primary channel, like the interstate of our highway system.
Okay.
Then you have branch runners that split off from the main runner to make sure the plastic is evenly, evenly distributed.
Okay.
Especially if there's multiple cavities in the mold.
Gotcha. So it's like taking the different exits to get to where you need to go.
Exactly.
Makes sense. But how does it know where to go once it gets off the exit?
That's where the gate comes in. It's a precisely sized opening that controls the flow of the plastic from the runner into the mold cavity itself.
Okay.
Think of it like the final checkpoint before entering a city, making sure everything's flowing smoothly.
So it's not just a free for all.
No.
It's very regulated.
Yeah. Very controlled.
Wow.
And even little things like the size and shape of the gate can have a huge impact on the final product. For example, a larger gate might let the mold fill up faster.
Right.
But then it might leave a mark.
Oh, okay.
Or like an imperfection on the surface.
I see. Okay. So it's way more than I thought. Yeah. This is already blowing my mind. Okay. So the casting system gets the plastic where it Needs to go.
Right.
What about the mold itself? What gives it the shape?
That's where the molding parts come in. They're like a dynamic duo working together to create that shape. You have the punch, also called the core, and it shapes the inner surface of the object.
Got it.
Like if you were carving the inside of a bowl.
Okay. So that creates the hollow space.
Yeah.
What about the outer shape?
That's the job of the concave mold, also known as the cavity, and that defines all those external features.
So if I'm picturing this. Right.
Yeah.
The punch and the concave mold, they fit together like a puzzle.
Exactly.
And then the liquid plastic fills the space in between.
That's a great way to think about it.
Okay.
And it's amazing the precision they need. They have to fit together perfectly.
Wow.
Otherwise you get defects in the final product.
Oh, okay.
Even a tiny misalignment like a fraction of a millimeter could mess up the whole thing.
Wow. That's crazy.
Yeah.
Talk about attention to detail. Okay. So once the plastic has cooled and hardened.
Right.
And it's got that perfect shape.
Yep.
How does it get out of the mold?
That's where the demolding mechanism comes in.
Okay.
It's specifically designed to get that finished product out of there without damaging it. The main player here is the ejector.
Okay.
It's like a pin or a series of pins that push the object out of the mold.
Like a gentle nudge out the door.
Exactly. But it has to be the right amount of force.
Right.
You don't want to distort or warp anything.
Right.
It often works with the push plate too.
Okay.
To give extra support and make sure it comes out smoothly.
So it's all very timed, very precise and coordinated.
Yeah.
But what about keeping everything aligned during this whole process?
Right.
It seems like that would be tricky.
Yeah. You gotta have precision.
Yeah.
That's where the guide mechanism comes into play.
Okay.
And make sure everything stays perfectly aligned.
So it's like the behind the scenes hero.
You could say that.
Keeping everything running smoothly.
Absolutely. It makes sure that the mold opens and closes perfectly, cycle after cycle.
So what is that exactly? What's in that mechanism?
The main parts are the guide killer and the guide sleeve.
Okay.
The guide pillar is fixed to one half of the mold.
Gotcha.
And the guide sleeve is attached to the other half.
Okay.
And as the mold opens and closes, they slide against each other, making sure the two halves stay parallel.
So they're like the tracks that keep it train running straight.
Yeah. A good way to think about it.
That's really important to prevent any mistakes.
Yeah. If the mold halves are misaligned, you can have all sorts of problems.
Okay.
Uneven filling, flash.
So this guide mechanism makes sure that the mold closes the same way.
Exactly.
Every single time. Every time to get that high quality part.
Yep.
Wow. We've covered a lot already.
We have.
I'm starting to see how everything is so connected.
Yeah. It all works together.
But we haven't talked about the cooling system yet.
Right.
Why is that so important?
Well, it really affects the quality and the speed of the whole process. Think about it.
Yeah.
Once that hot plastic goes into the mold.
Right.
It needs to cool down quickly.
Yeah.
And evenly.
Right.
That's what the cooling system does.
Okay.
It makes sure that happens in a.
Controlled way, so it's not just letting it cool naturally.
Not usually. Most of the time, there's these channels running through the mold, and they circulate cool water through them.
Right.
To regulate the temperature and speed things up.
I'm picturing, like, a system of pipes.
Yeah.
Almost like a little plumbing system inside the mold.
Exactly.
That's wild.
Yeah. And they have to design it really carefully to make sure the plastic cools uniformly, because if one area cools faster than another, it can warp, shrink, or the surface won't look right. So it's important to get it right.
It's amazing how much goes into it.
Yeah, it is.
I mean, it seems so simple at.
First business, but clearly it's not so much engineering.
So the cooling system is all about controlling the temperature.
Yeah.
And making sure there are no defects.
Yeah.
What else is there?
Well, think about it. If you pour liquid into a container.
Yeah.
What happens to the air that was already in there?
It gets displaced.
Right.
Yeah.
And the same thing happens in injection molding. Cool. As the plastic fills the mold, it can trap air or gases if they have nowhere to go.
Okay.
That's where the exhaust system comes.
So like adding vents to let the air out.
Exactly.
Gotcha. Otherwise, you get bubbles or gaps.
Precisely. In the final thing, the exhaust system usually have these small grooves or vents.
Okay.
Built right into the mold.
Right.
And they're designed to let that trapped air escape as the plastic is flowing in.
Makes sense.
So you get a smooth, perfect finish.
I can't believe how much detail goes into this.
Yeah.
Everything has to work together perfectly.
It does.
We talked about the casting system.
Right.
The molding parts, the molding mechanism, the guide mechanism, the system, the cooling system.
And the exhaust system.
And the exhaust system.
That's a lot.
Is there Anything else?
Well, those are, like, the main parts.
Okay.
But what's really cool is how you can adjust those even slightly, and it makes a big difference in the final product. It's like fine tuning a recipe.
Oh.
You might have all the right ingredients, but if you tweak the amounts just a bit, it can totally change how it tastes.
Right.
It's the same with injection molding.
So even small tweaks can make a big difference.
Absolutely.
Okay. I'm starting to get it. Can you give me an example?
Sure. Let's go back to the casting system.
Okay.
Remember the runners and gates that guide the flow of the plastic?
Yeah.
Well, even the shape of those runners can have a big impact.
Okay. Like how?
Well, if a runner has, like, a sharp bend or a sudden change in size.
Okay.
It can create resistance.
Right.
And that disrupts the flow of the plastic, and that can lead to the mold not filling up all the way or even create weak spots.
I see. In the final object, it's like a plumbing system. You don't want any kinks.
Exactly. That's a great analogy.
Okay.
But then if you make the runners too wide.
Yeah.
You might waste plastic and energy heating up more material than you need.
So it's all about finding that perfect balance.
Gotcha. You want efficiency, but you also need quality.
It's fascinating. It's like you have to get the plastic where it needs to go.
Right.
But you can't just rush it.
Exactly.
It has to be smooth and controlled.
Exactly.
What about the gate?
Right.
We talked about how it regulates the flow. How does its design make a difference?
Well, the gate determines how fast the mold fills and how the plastic hardens. Different gate designs are used for different products and materials.
Gotcha.
Like, a small pinpoint gate might be used for something thin, where you need really precise control.
I'm guessing a larger gate is for thicker objects.
You got it.
Okay.
A larger gate lets it fill faster, which is good for thick parts, but it can leave a bigger mark.
Oh, right.
When the gate was attached.
Yeah.
And sometimes you don't want that.
Right. If it's visible.
Exactly.
So they have to think about so many things when designing the molds. Shape, the size, the material, how it's.
Going to be used.
Yeah. It's a lot is. And we haven't even talked about cooling yet.
Right.
We mentioned that it controls the temperature.
It does.
But is there more to it than that?
Oh, there's a lot more to it.
Okay.
Designing a good cooling system is one of the hardest parts of injection molding. They have to make sure that the plastic cools evenly to avoid all those problems we talked about.
So how do they do that?
Well, it all comes down to where they put the cooling channels and how they design them. For simple shapes, it's pretty straightforward.
Right.
But for more complex stuff.
Yeah.
They have to get creative.
Okay.
Sometimes they use baffles to direct the coolant.
Okay.
Sometimes they use bubblers.
What are those?
To make the flow turbulent. And sometimes they even use conformal cooling channels.
Okay. I don't even know what that is.
Well, think of the cooling channels like pipes.
Yeah.
A baffle is like a little wall that makes the coolant change direction.
Oh, I see.
A bubbler adds air bubbles into the coolant.
Okay.
Which makes it more turbulent.
Right.
It sounds weird, but it actually helps.
Interesting.
It makes the cooling more efficient. They use it for complicated molds.
Okay.
Where they need really precise temperature control.
This is blowing my mind.
Yeah, I know, right?
Every layer we peel back, there's more.
And more detail, and we're just scratching the surface.
I know.
There's so much more to explore.
I'm ready.
Good.
So we talked about how even small adjustments can change the final product.
Yeah.
But how do they figure out the best design? That's a good question for each object.
Well, it used to be a lot of trial and error.
Really?
Yeah. But now we have computers.
Oh, okay.
And we can use simulations.
What do you mean?
They can model the whole process on a computer.
So they can test it out before building the actual mold.
Exactly.
That's awesome.
They build a 3D model of the mold.
Okay.
They put in all the plastics properties, and then they run the simulator simulation from injecting the plastic all the way to the finished part.
And what do they get out of that?
They can see how the plastic flows. They can see where air might get trapped. They can analyze the cooling, and they can even predict how the part will warp or shrink.
Wow.
It's amazing.
It's like a crystal ball.
Yeah, pretty much.
So they can avoid all those problems.
Before they even start and save a lot of time and money.
Wow. That's incredible.
It's one of the best things to happen to injection molding.
Makes sense.
They can experiment with all sorts of designs, test different materials, and really fine tune the whole process.
Awesome. This is really cool.
It is.
Technology has changed everything. It's a perfect example of how we can get better products, faster production, and even be more sustainable.
Yeah.
Speaking of sustainability.
Yeah.
I'm curious about the impact. It's important of all this Plastic. We know it can be a problem. What's the industry doing about it?
It's something they're taking very seriously.
Good.
There's a big focus on sustainability now and a lot of exciting stuff is happening.
Like what?
Well, for example, they're using more recycled plastics.
Okay. That makes sense.
And bioplastics.
Bioplastics?
Yeah, have you heard of them?
I've heard the term, yeah.
So regular plastics are made from petroleum, which is fossil fuel. But bioplastics are made from renewable resources like plants or even algae.
Wow. Really?
Yeah. And some of them can biodegrade.
Okay.
Meaning they break down naturally.
That's really good.
Others are compostable, which means they break down in composting facilities.
So using bioplastics could make injection molding more environmentally friendly?
It could, yes. But it's not that simple.
Right.
Bioplastics have different properties than traditional plastics.
I see.
So you have to adjust the process. And not all bioplastics are the same.
Okay.
Some are more sustainable than others.
Gotcha.
And you have to think about the whole life cycle from production to disposal.
Right. Of course.
It's a step in the right direction though.
For sure. Any other sustainable practices?
Yeah, lots. Some companies are using more energy efficient machines.
That makes sense.
Some are reducing waste by optimizing their designs.
Right.
And there's this growing trend toward closed loop manufacturing.
What's that?
It's where they recycle the plastic waste back into new products.
Oh, cool. So they're giving those materials a second life.
Exactly.
That's a great idea.
It reduces our reliance on new materials.
Right.
Conserves resources and keeps plastic out of landfills.
Wow. I'm glad to hear they're working on this stuff.
Me too.
It's really encouraging.
The industry is always evolving.
Yeah.
They're always finding ways to improve.
That's great.
Both the products and the environmental impact.
This deep dive has been really interesting.
Good.
I had no idea.
Yeah.
How much went into making these everyday things. I mean, the level of precision.
It's amazing.
Drive for innovation.
Yeah.
It's really impressive.
It is.
I'm definitely looking at plastic differently now.
I bet.
And you know what? It's made me more curious.
Oh yeah.
I'm thinking about all the different types of plastic products. I mean, there's everything there is. From those flimsy containers.
Yeah.
To really durable parts.
Right.
Used in cars and planes.
Like super strong stuff.
How do they get such a range?
That's a great question of properties. It comes down to the type of plastic they use.
Okay.
There's tons of different plastics.
Really?
Each with its own unique properties. Yeah. Some are rigid, some are flexible. Some are transparent, some are opaque.
Wow.
It's like having a giant toolbox.
Right.
And they pick the right plastic for the job.
That makes sense. So it's not just about the process itself. It's about understanding the plastics and choosing the right one. Any examples?
Sure. Think about a water bottle. It needs to be light, flexible, and able to take a hit. They often use something called peat.
Peat?
Yeah. Polyethylene terephthalate.
Okay.
It's a really versatile plastic. It can be molded into complex shapes.
Right.
And it's recyclable, which is good. Yeah, definitely.
What about something like a phone case?
Good question.
It needs to be durable.
Yeah.
And have a certain feel to it.
Right. For that, you might use polycarbonate.
Okay.
It's known for its strength and impact resistance.
Makes sense.
And you can give it different finishes.
Oh, really?
Like smooth and glossy or textured and matte.
So the choice of plastic is just as important.
Absolutely.
As the mold itself.
They go hand in hand.
This is crazy.
No.
I never thought about it like this before.
It's a whole world.
Are there any new plastics being used these days?
There are. Yeah. Like we talked about earlier.
Right.
Bioplastics are becoming really popular.
Right.
They're made from renewable resources, and some can even break down naturally.
Right. Right.
It's a good alternative to regular plastic.
What about the future of injection molding?
That's a good one. One thing that's really cool is smart molds.
Smart molds?
Yeah. They have sensors and stuff to monitor the process in real time.
So they can make adjustments as it's happening.
Exactly.
That's wild. What are the advantages?
Well, you get way more control.
Okay.
Which means higher quality parts.
I accept.
And fewer defects.
Gotcha.
And they collect tons of data.
Theta?
Yeah.
What for?
So you can analyze it. Oh.
And make the process even better.
Makes sense.
Some smart molds can even adjust themselves.
Really?
Like the temperature and pressure.
Wow.
To make up for changes in the material or the environment.
That's amazing.
Yeah. It's like they're thinking for themselves, so.
They'Re getting smarter and smarter all the time. Wow. Technology is crazy.
It is.
This deep dive has been incredible. I've learned so much.
I'm glad.
I used to think injection molding was pretty basic.
Yeah. A lot of people do, but it's.
So much more than that.
It really is.
It's like science, engineering, and art. It's all of that all rolled into one.
It's a beautiful process.
I'm looking at plastic completely differently now. I'm thinking about the molds.
Right.
The process, the materials. It's like a whole new world has opened up.
Exactly.
And it's thanks to you.
Well, I'm glad I could help, so.
Thank you for that.
You're welcome.
I'm really glad we did this deep dive we do.
It's been incredibly insightful.
I'm glad you found it helpful.
I'm walking away with a whole new appreciation for how complex this process really is.
I hope it makes you look at things a little differently.
It definitely does. I mean, I never realized how much ingenuity goes into making it's a man. Everyday objects.
Yeah. It really is. It's a testament to human creativity.
Absolutely.
We take these things for granted.
I know.
There's a whole story behind each one.
Right.
It's a journey from raw materials to finished product.
And there's so much science and engineering involved.
Absolutely.
It's really incredible.
It is.
Well, this has been amazing.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I have. Thank you so much for joining me.
You're welcome.
And thank you to everyone listening.
Yes. Thanks for listening.
We hope you'll keep exploring.
Definitely.
The hidden stories behind the things you use every day.
There's always more to learn.
That's for sure. Until next time. Keep diving deep.
Keep diving.
Yeah.
Yeah. It makes you think about those things differently.
For sure. Okay, so, yeah. We were talking about how the choice of plastic is so important.
Right.
I mean, you have everything.
It is. Yeah.
From flimsy containers to, like.
Yeah.
Really strong, durable parts.
Right.
Used in cars and airplanes, plumber and stuff. Yeah. It's amazing.
How do they achieve that range of properties?
Well, it all comes down to the type of plastic.
Okay.
They use.
Makes sense.
There are so many different kinds of plastics out there.
Really?
Each one with its own unique properties.
Like what?
Well, some are rigid, you know, strong. Others are flexible and soft. Some are transparent. Others are opaque, you know.
Wow.
It's like a massive toolbox.
Yeah.
And engineers can choose the right plastic.
Oh, okay.
Depending on what they're making.
So it's not just about the molding process itself. It's about picking the right material.
Exactly.
For the job.
Yeah. Like a chef. Choosing the right ingredients. Right, right. Makes sense.
Yeah.
Do you have any examples?
Sure.
Okay.
Let's think about a water bottle.
Okay.
It needs to be lightweight, flexible.
Right.
And also able to withstand some impact.
Yeah.
So they often use a type of plastic called peat. Peat PEA Yeah. Polyethylene terephthalate.
Okay. I've heard of that.
It's a really versatile plastic. It can be molded into all sorts of shapes.
Right.
And it's recyclable, which is great.
Yeah. Good for the environment.
Definitely.
What about something like. I don't know. Yeah, A phone case.
Oh, good.
One needs to be durable and have, like, a good feel.
Right. For that, they might use something called polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate.
Yeah.
Okay.
It's known for being super strong and impact resistant.
Right.
And you can give it different finishes, too.
Oh, really?
Like, smooth and glossy.
Okay.
Or you can make it textured and matte.
Wow. So many options.
Yeah.
So really seems like choosing the right plastic.
It's crucial.
Is just as important as the design of the mold itself.
Yeah. You got it.
It's crazy. I never realized.
I know, right?
How much thought goes into it.
It's a lot.
Are there any, like, new or innovative plastics.
Oh, yeah.
Being used these days?
Yeah. There's always something new.
Okay.
We talked about bioplastics earlier. Those are becoming increasingly popular because they're made from renewable resources, and some of them can even break down naturally.
Right.
So that's great for the environment.
Yeah, definitely.
A good alternative, for sure.
Anything else on the horizon?
Like, there's always something.
Any new innovations in injection molding?
Well, one thing that's really cool is smart molds.
Smart molds. What are those?
Yeah, they have sensors and stuff built right into them.
Right.
And they can monitor the whole molding process.
Oh, wow.
Real time.
That's wild. So they can, like. They can make changes as it's happening.
Exactly.
What are the benefits of that?
Well, you get much more precise control.
Okay.
Which means higher quality parts.
Right.
Fewer defects.
Gotcha.
And they can even collect data.
Oh, data. Okay.
Yeah. About the process. So you can analyze it and make improvements.
Oh, that makes sense. To, like, optimize everything.
Exactly.
That's cool.
Yeah. And some of these smart molds can even adjust their own parameters, like the temperature and pressure.
Okay.
To compensate for changes in the material.
Wow.
Or the environment.
That's like. They're thinking for themselves.
Right.
It's crazy. That's incredible. So they're getting smarter all the time. All the time.
Yeah.
It's amazing how technology is changing everything.
It's transforming the industry.
This whole deep dive has been eye opening.
Good. I'm glad.
I mean, I went from thinking injection molding was simple.
Yeah. A lot of people think that.
To realizing it's this incredibly complex and sophisticated process.
It really is.
It's like a combination of science, engineering, and art.
Yeah.
I liked it all mixed together.
It's a beautiful process.
It is. I'm definitely looking at plastic in a whole new light now.
Yeah.
I'm thinking about the molds, the process, the materials.
It's fascinating, isn't it?
It really is. It's like a whole new world has been revealed.
And that's the power of knowledge. Right.
For sure.
It opens our eyes to things we never even thought about.
This deep dive has been amazing.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I've learned so much, and I'm walking away with a new appreciation. That's great for injection molding.
Yeah. I hope it makes you look at those everyday objects a little differently.
Oh, it definitely does. It's amazing how much ingenuity.
Yeah.
Goes into making the things we use all the time.
It really is. It's a testament to human creativity and innovation.
Absolutely. We take these things for granted, but there's a whole story behind each one. There is a journey from raw material to finished product.
Exactly.
And so much science and engineering involved.
It's incredible.
It's mind blowing.
It is.
Well, this has been fantastic.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for joining me.
You're welcome.
And thank you to everyone listening.
Yes. Thanks for tuning in.
We hope you'll continue exploring.
Yeah.
Keep learning the hidden stories behind the things you use every day.
There's always something new to discover.
Absolutely. Until next time, keep diving deep.
Keep dive.
It really makes you think. You know it does. Next time you pick up something plastic.
Yeah.
It's not just plastic anymore. It's like a symbol of all this.
It's a testament to human ingenuity.
Ingenuity and this whole process.
Yeah. It's pretty amazing what we can do with it.
It really is. I'm definitely feeling.
I bet.
More informed. That's for sure.
Good.
But also, like, more curious.
Oh, yeah.
Like, I was thinking about all the different kinds of plastic products. I mean, there's everything.
There is. Yeah.
From those flimsy containers to, like, super strong parts.
Yeah.
Like used in cars and airplane.
Like airplane parts and stuff.
Yeah. How do they get.
Yeah.
It's that range of properties.
Well, a big part of it is the type of plastic they use.
Okay.
There are so many different kinds.
Really.
Yeah. And each one has its own unique properties.
Oh, okay.
So it's not just about the molding process itself. It's also about understanding those properties and picking the right plastic for the job.
So, like, can you give me some examples?
Sure.
Okay.
Think about a water bottle.
Okay.
It needs to be lightweight.
Right.
Flexible.
Yeah.
And it has to be able to take a hit.
Right. Right.
So they often use a type of plastic called PETE for those pt. Yeah. Polyethylene turip salad. It's really versatile. They can mold it into all sorts of shapes, and it's recyclable.
Good for the environment.
Definitely a plus.
What about something like a phone case?
Oh, good one.
It needs to be durable.
Right.
And have, like, a certain feel to it.
Yeah. For that, they might use something called polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate.
It's really strong and impact resistant.
Right.
And you can give it different finishes too.
Oh, really?
Yeah. Like, smooth and glossy. Okay. Or textured and matte.
Wow. So the choice of plastic is, like, it is just as important as the mold itself.
Yeah. They go hand in hand.
This is blowing my mind.
I know, right?
It's amazing. Are there any, like, new plastics out there?
All the time.
Really?
Yeah. Like we were talking about before, bioplastics are becoming more and more common.
Right.
They're made from renewable resources, and some of them can even break down naturally.
That's amazing.
So that's great for the planet.
What about the future of injection molding?
Ooh, good question.
Any cool innovations coming up?
Well, one thing that's really interesting is smart molds.
Smart molds? What are those?
Yeah. They have sensors and other technology built right into them, and they can monitor.
The process so they can make adjustments.
While it's happening in real time.
That's wild.
I know, right?
What are the benefits of that?
Well, for one, you get incredibly precise control.
Okay.
Which leads to higher quality parts.
Right.
Fewer defects.
Gotcha.
And they also collect data.
Oh, data.
About the process.
What do they do with the data?
They can analyze it.
Okay.
And use it to optimize the process even further.
That's really cool.
And some smart molds can even adjust their own parameters.
Really? Like what?
Like the temperature, the pressure to compensate for variations in the material or the environment.
So they're getting smarter.
They are, all the time. It's amazing.
It really is. This deep dive has been incredible.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I had no idea injection molding was so complex and sophisticated.
It's a hidden world. It really is beneath the surface of those everyday objects.
And it's beautiful too.
It is in its own way.
I mean, the science, the engineering, the artistry.
Yeah.
It's all there, all mixed together.
It's a testament to human creativity.
I'm looking at plastic a bit completely differently now. It's like I can see the story behind it.
Yeah. There's a story behind every object.
This has been an amazing journey.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me.
You're very welcome.
And thanks to everyone listening.
Yeah, thanks for listening.
We hope you'll keep exploring, Definitely the hidden stories.
Yeah.
Keep asking questions behind the things you use every day.
The world is full of fascinating things.
Absolutely. Until next time.
Yeah.
Keep diving deep.
Keep