Precision injection molding provides products which are utilized in industries such as electronics, medical, transportation, defense and recreation. Precision injection molding is the process used in the production of parts accomplished by the injection of materials into a mold. It is a common method of mass producing objects which are exact replicas of one another.
How the Process Works
The first step in the injection molding process involves creating the product design. From the design, a mold maker crafts the mold or molds which are to be used. They are usually made from a heat resistant material such as aluminum or steel, depending upon the temperature of the materials utilized. The shape must be carefully crafted in order to produce the exact shape and dimensions which are specified for the product and additionally, to accommodate the injection process for ensuring the completion of a flawless product with no air pockets or dead spots.
Applications for Precision Injection Molding
There are thousands of applications across the industries for injection molding elastomers. The medical industry relies upon precision injection molding for the creation of a variety of containers and parts which are used in the manufacture of medical supplies and equipment. The automotive industry also depends upon goods and mechanisms for new automobile components and replacement parts which range in size from micro to very large. Both single component parts and multi component parts are made through the process of precision injection molding. These are just a few examples of the applications for precision injection molding. The applications for this industry are practically limitless.
Materials used in Precision Injection Molding
The majority of materials used in this process are thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, but other materials used include metals, confections, elastomers and glasses. This versatile and innovative process has opened up a new and affordable means of mass production of identical products and components which has led to more affordable ways to produce components and finished products.
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