Machine Type

Design Flexibility
One of the biggest reasons to go with plastic injection molding over other manufacturing processes is how much control you have over the final part. From simple shapes to complex geometries, plastic injection molding allows for a level of detail unmatched in typical molding or machining processes.

Enhanced Quality
Plastic injection molded parts are often stronger and perform better than parts produced by other forms of manufacturing. They often last longer than other parts and can hold up better to harsh conditions.

Fast Production
With injection molding, the time to mold a plastic part can sometimes take as little as 15-30 seconds. The only thing that takes any notable amount of time in the injection molding process is creating the mold itself. Once that is done, part production can begin right away.

Automated Manufacturing
After you design your mold, the rest of the injection molding process is nearly all automated. A single operator can manage multiple machines at once, with computers and robots handling most of the labor.

Cost Efficiency
With the plastic injection molding process largely automated, the need for human operators is minimal. Those reduced labor costs equal a significant cut in the overall cost that it takes to manufacture a part.

Waste Reduction
As the world tries to become more environmentally conscious, industrial manufacturing processes are one of the first places to get caught under the spotlight. This is especially true for the plastic industry, which can create a large amount of non-biodegradable solid waste if the plastic isn’t properly recycled.