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We specialize in plastic injection molding, which involves the injection of melted plastic into a mold made of steel. The mold itself has cavities that will form the parts; once injected, the molten plastic fills the cavities and the rest of the mold. Once cooled, the parts are ejected by pins.
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Plastic Injection Molding
Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process that creates plastic parts by injecting molten plastic into a mold. The process is often used to make plastic parts in large quantities.
How it works:
- Melt the plastic
A screw pushes plastic pellets through a barrel, creating friction that melts the plastic. - Fill the mold
The molten plastic is forced into the mold through a plunger at the front of the screw. - Cool and solidify
The plastic cools and solidifies in the mold, taking the shape of the part. - Eject the part
The mold opens and ejector pins push the part out.
Why it's used:
- Low cost per part
Injection molding is economical for mass production because the cost per part drops significantly once production begins. - Versatile
Injection molding can be used to create a wide variety of parts, from small, intricate parts to large automotive parts. - High dimensional accuracy
Injection molding can produce parts with high dimensional accuracy, even for complex designs.
What it's used for:
- Automotive
Injection molding is used to make car parts. - Medical devices
Injection molding is used to make parts for surgical equipment. - Consumer goods
Injection molding is used to make toothbrushes, kitchen appliance housings, and more.