Injection molding is the most commonly used production technique for plastic products. From small auto parts to medical tools and the familiar coffee to go cups for when you're on the move. We've all held a product that was manufactured with the help of injection molding in our hands! How does it work? And what are the advantages of injection molding? A simple explanation for beginners and the benefits for pros!
Injection molding is a powerful production method for manufacturing plastic reliably. It offers the ability to work with many different plastics. For products that are produced in the injection molding machine, a special mold is made. Here, liquid plastic is injected under high pressure. One of the great advantages of injection molding is that you can quickly set up a complete production line with just one mold. QDP makes the molds in-house. For this, we work closely with our factory in China. That way, we guarantee the right price-quality ratio.
Besides working quickly and efficiently, injection molding also offers other advantages for entrepreneurs who want to (re)produce a new or existing product. We have made a top 3 for you.
With the help of injection molding, the most diverse products can be manufactured. From simple caps to complex end products. A mold, matrix, is subjected to extreme pressure and provides a super strong casing during the production process. It can be made in any desired shape. Recommended reading: The advantages of 3D printing
With injection molding, extra substances can be added to the plastic, resulting in the desired product properties. In this way, the product becomes, for example, stronger or more flexible.
Once a mold is made, producing large volumes and scaling up is easily arranged! One of the advantages of injection molding is also the possibilities for mass production and automation. By optimizing processes, you as an entrepreneur can save time and money.