HOME ABOUT US DESIGN PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTACT US We’re Within Reach EMAIL US VISIT US CALL US Contact Us ADDRESS : LVS Small Plastic Parts 01952 290 666 STAFFORD PARK 15 TELFORD SHROPSHIRE TF3 3BB https://www.small-plastic-parts.co.uk/ sales@small-plastic-parts.co.uk Full Name* Subject* Your Email* Your Phone Number* Your Message Stafford Park 15, Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF3 3BB 01952 290 666 sales@small-plastic-parts.co.uk NAVIGATION About Us Quality Production Press & Media Distribution & Logistics NAVIGATION Materials Industry Served Design & Tooling Management Systems Contact Us Copyright © 2021 LVS SMALL PLASTIC PARTS LTD - All Rights Reserved | Web Design by PlastikMedia

HOME ABOUT US DESIGN PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTACT US What is Injection Moulding? HOME / WHAT IS INJECTION MOULDING? Injection Moulding Process Explained Injection moulding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by the high-pressure injection of molten plastic material into a mould, where it is then cooled prior to mould opening then ejection or removal by a robot or machine operator. The mould or ‘tool’ has two halves, one containing a ‘male’ core and the other a cavity. When closed, the gap between core and cavity is where the moulding is formed. Limitations relate to the need to be able to remove the finished item once cooled, so for example, a hollow ball couldn’t be produced without making it in two halves and then welding or bonding these together. Initial tooling costs can be relatively high, but tools can have a long service life. Injection moulding machines can also run continuously for prolonged periods of time, making this process best suited to high volume production of identical components. There are a wide variety of polymer grades that can be selected, this depending on the application. Colour and additives can also be introduced, for example, the addition of glass fibre can produce plastic components that are sufficiently strong to allow for the replacement of metal parts. The speed at which components can be produced (cycle time) depends on the wall thickness of the plastic in combination with the amount of cooling capacity within the production tool. Thin walled food containers can be produced with sub five second cycle times, often using multi-impression tools. Moulding machines are highly accurate and range widely in their physical size. This means that components weighing a few grams or bulky items such as car bumpers can be made by injection moulding. To find out more about how we can help you with your injection moulding, contact us here. Stafford Park 15, Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF3 3BB 01952 290 666 sales@small-plastic-parts.co.uk NAVIGATION About Us Quality Production Press & Media Distribution & Logistics NAVIGATION Materials Industry Served Design & Tooling Management Systems Contact Us Copyright © 2021 LVS SMALL PLASTIC PARTS LTD - All Rights Reserved | Web Design by PlastikMedia