When to Use Plastic Injection Moulding
Plastic injection moulding is a widely used manufacturing process used to create large quantities of plastic parts. The injection moulding process involves injecting molten plastic into a hollow mould cavity, it will then cool and solidify into the desired shape. This manufacturing technique allows for the mass production of precise plastic components.
Advantages of Plastic Moulding
Choosing plastic injection moulding comes with several benefits that can benefit both your project and your business. As experts in injection moulding, here are our top advantages of injection moulding.
High Volume Production
Plastic injection moulding excels at producing large quantities of identical plastic parts in a short time frame. With injection moulding, the molten plastic is injected into the mould and then left to cool. The average cycle times are typically around 1-2 minutes per shot, meaning lots of parts can be produced in a short period of time.
Consistency & Accuracy
As well as producing large quantities, injection moulding is also great at providing consistent and accurate results. With injection moulding, the molten plastic is injected into a mould, this mould is kept the same meaning all of the results after the first cycle will be consistent part quality with high dimensional accuracy.
Material Versatility
Similar to other plastic manufacturing processes, the material selection is vast. This means that injection moulding can be utilised for a range of different needs and a range of different industries. From flexible rubbers to rigid engineering plastics, there’s a material option for almost any application.
Complex Designs
Injection moulding is capable of producing intricate shapes with thin walls, undercuts and other features that would otherwise be extremely difficult with other manufacturing processes. Here at Plas Tech Injection Moulding, we also have an on-site tool room with experienced engineers and technicians, meaning we can cater for your designs no matter the complexity.
When Should You Use Injection Moulding for Your Project?
Plastic injection moulding is an incredibly beneficial process that should be considered for the advantages listed above. If you’re unsure whether injection moulding is best suited for your project, let us help you out.
- High Volume Production: Injection moulding is beneficial when your project demands a large number of identical plastic parts due to its speed and efficiency.
- Cost-Effective for Large Quantities: When producing larger quantities of plastic parts, injection moulding comes out as one of the cheapest options on the market. The tooling cost is spread across a larger number of parts, resulting in a lower price per unit.
- Diverse Applications: You can find injection moulding parts all around you, the applications are vast and can be found in industries from medical to automotive.
Your Projects with Plas Tech Injection moulding
Plastic injection moulding offers a powerful combination of speed, consistency, and design flexibility for high-volume production. However, understanding the design considerations, material selection and production factors is essential for making the optimal choice for your specific needs. The team here at Plas Tech Injection Moulding have decades of experience and is on hand to provide you with the highest standard of customer care and products, contact our team today.