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Top 3 Industries That Best Utilize Plastic Injection Molding

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Plastic injection molding touches on a wide array of industries – after all, if you have a need for polymer parts for your projects and customers, injection molding is one of the best options. However, there are certain industries that have special requirements and, when partnered with the right manufacturer, can best utilize plastic injection molding to not only meet the requirements of their industry but exceed them – especially important in an era of logistical shortages.

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Thermoplastic Highlight: Polypropylene in Plastic Injection Molding

A close-up of a plumbers hands installing red and blue insulated polypropylene pipes.

Plastic injection molding offers a wide variety of resins providing all sorts of unique characteristics. But polypropylene is one of the most popular material choices for businesses looking to create tough and flexible parts. The customizability, easy processing traits, and affordability of this plastic allow it to be used in many diverse applications. If you’re wondering whether you should consider this material for your next project, we’re here to help by providing the benefits, types, and applications of polypropylene in plastic injection molding.

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Quick Response Manufacturing: QRM in Plastic Injection Molding

A close-up shot of a stopwatch meant to signify quick response manufacturing in plastic injection molding.

The increasingly competitive global workforce has challenged every industry. However, with new advancements in automation, machinery, and material handling, along with the innovative process known as Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), plastic injection molders in the United States have been able to match overseas pricing. Not only that, but local manufacturers are even outpacing the competition in part design, execution, and lead times. Let’s discuss how manufacturers are exceeding their customers’ expectations by integrating QRM in plastic injection molding.

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The Top Impact-Resistant Thermoplastics for Injection Molding

A large parasol in a park made of an impact-resistant thermoplastic called polycarbonate.

Many plastic parts – such as construction materials, outdoor equipment, and prosthetics – must withstand high, repetitious impact and bear significant loads of force. Not using a material that has proven toughness can run the risk of your part breaking, resulting in severe or sometimes life-threatening consequences. Choosing an impact-resistant polymer means finding the right balance between toughness and pliability. We’re here to help you by highlighting the top-impact resistant thermoplastic for injection molding. 

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How to Design Plastic Parts Right for Injection Molding

An engineer at a desk looking at a CAD program on a computer monitor trying to design plastic parts right for injection molding.

The first stage of creating a successful product is to design parts specifically made for plastic injection molding. The design criteria of a plastic injection molded part are essential to creating a durable product with little risk of defects. It’s important to perfect the design from the start – using prototyping methods and tweaking part features – because, during the development phase, design changes or corrections cannot be made unless you’re willing to significantly add to your manufacturing costs. Let’s review how you can design plastic parts right for injection molding to avoid unnecessary spending.

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Plastic Injection Molding Misconceptions: Five Common Myths

Two test tubes lying on a white surface, one spilling yellow plastic resin and one spilling blue plastic resin.

Plastic injection molding has quickly become the most efficient and cost-effective process for mass-manufacturing plastic parts. It’s a process that’s been around for a century and a half, but despite its longevity, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding injection molding. As a company that entrusts its production to a manufacturer, it’s important you understand how the manufacturing process works. To ensure you’re well informed, let’s discuss some of the most common plastic injection molding misconceptions.

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