Harsh Juthani
Founder at Mascot Plastic Industries
Harsh is the Founder of Mascot Plastic Industries, a precision injection molding manufacturer. He writes on materials engineering, mold design, and manufacturing best practices.
Articles by Harsh Juthani
Why Draft Is Non-Negotiable: Balancing Shrinkage in New Product Development
Learn how material shrinkage dictates draft angles in injection molding. Mascot Plastic Industry explains DFM thermomechanical calculations for NPD engineers.
Can Plastic Conduct Electricity? The Truth About EMI Shielding Materials
Think plastics are always insulators? Learn how conductive plastics shield electronics from EMI using carbon fiber, graphite, and conductive fillers.
Glass-Filled Plastics Can Destroy Molds: Here's How Manufacturers Prevent It
Glass fiber and carbon fiber plastics offer incredible strength but create major molding challenges. Learn how engineers prevent wear, warpage, and defects.
How to Prevent Creep and Fatigue Failure in Plastic Injection Molded Parts
Learn how creep and fatigue affect plastic components under load, why they fail over time, and the engineering solutions that improve durability and reliability.
Why Automotive Interior Plastics Fade and Scratch, and How Material Selection Prevents It
Learn how UV-resistant and scratch-resistant engineering plastics improve automotive interior durability, prevent fading, and enhance long-term performance.