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Plastic
injection molding offers many different benefits.
Custom Plastic Parts Are Easily
Adapted and Made
If
you want to manufacture plastic parts, than plastic injection molding may be
your best bet:
Continuing
from our previous list of benefits:
5. No waste
The injection molding process results in very few scrap losses. It
wastes little material, if the production situation is stable.
6. Decoration
Using Mold Decoration Technology, producers can hold ornate
designs on plastic parts. Manufacturers merge in-mold decoration with injection molding.
In-mold decorating (IMD) is an intricate process. Besides the
plastic usually used, they rely on a special mold, with film, as well. A
carrier foil feeds IMD film into the injection mold. The foil feeder has
adjustable control stands, which makes it easier to blend the mold and the
film.
7. Precision
Injection molding is precise. It has tolerance, or accuracy, of
0.01mm. Workers can readily repeat it during molding cycles.
Why organizations should not make their own molds
These advantages may tempt organizations to invest in an injection
molding machine and conduct the process themselves. Making injection molds on
their own, however, is not always possible.
1. High operational costs
For a start, an injection molding machine is a heavy investment.
Like most bulky machines, it is fairly expensive. It can take a few years for
an organization to cover its cost. The process is unsuitable for short-run
production. This refers to production that fulfils short-term contracts. The
machine may become useless after the contract expires.
2. Time consuming
Injection molding is a time-consuming process. Graphic artists
have to create mold designs way before it can begin. This can cause production
to fall behind schedule.
3. Machine Size
The machine, of course, is large and bulky. This can mean having
to rent or create a larger factory space.
4. Design limitations
Designed parts have to conform to the mold. Creating suitable, yet
attractive designs is arduous. Manufacturers shelve many of their eye-catching
creations because they are unsuitable for molding.
The advantages of using plastic injection molding services
Not surprisingly, organizations have turned to companies which
specialize in injection molding. Hiring a certified injection molding company
has its boons.
1. Skills
The workers in these companies have the skills to add detailed
features to molds. Many of them are familiar with In-Mold Decorating and can
blend multiple plastics together.
2. Material quality
Injection molding companies take pride in the materials they use.
They make sure that they create products with superior plastics.
3. Documentation
These companies document the molding process. They can easily
release details of how they manufacture products to the organizations which
contract them.
4. Use uniform standards
Injection molding companies use uniform process standards, which
allows contracting organizations to heave sighs of relief. The latter may not
have the resources or ability to standardize molding processes and get workers
who are less skilled to conform to rules.
5. Tackles short run production
Organizations can hire these companies to do ad hoc projects,
making short run production possible.
Plastic injection molding is a highly effective process that
organisations must rely on. Turning to a plastic injection molding
company in Chandler makes it even more workable.
AZP & Associates
295 E. Corporate Place
Suite # 108
Chandler, Arizona 85225
602-437-0136