When melted plastic is injected into a mold at a high temperature, this process is known as thermoplastic injection molding. From small bottle caps to large automobile parts, thermoplastic injection molding is responsible for the production of a wide variety of plastic parts. While the cost of the actual mold creation may be a little more, the ends certainly justify the means when companies large and small are able to inexpensively produce items over and over again.
Benefits of Thermoplastic Injection Molding
As the most widely used of the injection molding processes, thermoplastic injection molding takes manufacturing techniques to a whole new level of success and innovation. Through this heat-intense process, the manufacturing process is made simple and cost-effective. The cost of labor is decreased as excess material waste is eliminated and there is minimal need for finishing. Additionally, a wider range of materials may be utilized and intricate details from mold prototypes are easily transferred to the parts yielded from production.
Thermoplastic Injection Molding is Ideal for the
Following Industries and Applications
• Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers – parts for heavy machinery, such as control knobs and fenders, as well as feeders, sprinklers, and more.
• Appliances and Electronics Manufacturers – parts such as A/C knobs, accessory baskets, microwave oven trays, and more.
• Automobile Manufacturers – various car parts, under hood parts, end of harness (wire) connectors, and more.
• Cosmetics Manufacturers – packaging for lipsticks, mascaras, and more.
• Hardware Supply Manufacturers – equipment and tools such as rubber grommets and mallets, respectively.
• Medical Devices/Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers – prescription bottles and caps, syringes, vials, and more.
• Office Supply Manufacturers – furniture such as lamps and tables, as well as desk supplies such as pen cases, etc.
The Right Injection Molding Company for the Job
Schlotter Precision Products Inc. has continued
to demonstrate an unparalleled reputation in the injection
molding industry. Our long history of unmatched quality
assurance and innovative solutions for molded plastics has
helped serve communities across the nation. We utilize
a twenty-three injection molding press production department
and our very own tool shop to get any thermoplastic injection
molding job done right on our premises.
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