Category injection molding

what is plastic injection molding

Introduction If you’re in need of a durable, long-lasting part or product, you may be tempted to turn to injection molding. But what does this process involve? And how does it differ from other manufacturing methods? Let’s find out! What…

Just-In-Time Manufacturing

Just-in-Time Manufacturing is a business process that eliminates waste. It is a type of lean manufacturing that focuses on reducing inventory levels, improving efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction. Just-In-Time was pioneered by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan in the 1950s.…

How injection molding works

Injection molding is the most common plastic manufacturing method. It is used to produce large numbers of identical plastic parts from a single molding machine. It can also be used to make small batches of non-identical parts if the injection…

101 on Medical Injection Molding

Did you know Medical Injection Molding is a 2.6 billion dollar industry? Breaking that down that’s 1.98 billion dollars in the US alone! It serves some major industries as well: Surgical Equipment, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices, Anesthesia Products, Patient Monitoring…

ABS injection molding

ABS plastic is a versatile, low-cost material that is used in a wide range of products.ABS injection molding is a process by which ABS plastic is melted and injected into a mold to create a desired shape. This process is…

Polylactic Acid (PLA) injection molding

Polylactic Acid, or PLA, is a biodegradable and eco-friendly thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch. PLA has a wide range of applications, but one of the most popular uses for this material is injection molding. Injection molding is…