Selecting the right material is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your injection molded parts. The material you choose will determine the part’s strength, flexibility, temperature resistance, and cost, impacting your product’s performance and success in the market. Whether you are working with an injection molding company for a new product launch or scaling up your existing product, understanding your material options helps you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Understand Your Application Requirements The first step in choosing the right material is to analyze the requirements of your product: Mechanical Properties: Does your part need to be rigid or flexible? Should it withstand heavy loads or impacts? Thermal Properties: Will the part be exposed to high or low temperatures? Chemical Resistance: Will the part come into contact with chemicals, oils, or water? Appearance: Do you need a specific color or surface fini...
Plastics are the commonly used material all over the world, every year 300 million tons of plastics are manufactured. Numerous engineers and designers work hard for the construction of a wide range of plastic products. Plastic Injection molding is one of the most popularly used methods in the manufacturing of plastic products. It is obtainable in both vertical and horizontal forms. It is considered as a strong pillar of the plastic industry. The product is made from injection molding In so many industries, it is used to compose various things like a car cover, wheelie boxes, bottle caps, wire bobbins, toys, musical instruments, automotive parts, remote control, electronic products, furniture, construction parts, storage boxes, and medical appliances, etc. Often Thermoplastics, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Nylon, PVC, Acrylic, Polypropylene, and Polyetherimide can be made in injection molding. Injection Molding Process Injection molding boils at four simple steps: Melt material ...