Injection Moulding or 3D Printing – When to Choose Which?

When it comes to the manufacturing of plastic parts, two common methods are either injection moulding or 3D printing. With both methods being suitable for different things and having their advantages, you may be wondering which is best for your project, we’re here to make your decision easier. Luckily, no matter the method you choose,

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Most Common Injection Moulding FAQs News

Most Common Injection Moulding FAQs

As an injection moulding company based in Yorkshire, we know our fair share when it comes to injection moulding. We have a team of experienced technicians and engineers with years of experience specialising in low to medium volume injection moulding. If you’re looking for an injection moulding company in the UK, you may have a

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Why is Injection Moulding so Effective?

Injection moulding is a widely used manufacturing process that allows for mass production of plastic parts. During the injection moulding process, plastic is melted into a molten form and then injected into a mould before being left to set into the desired shape. Injection moulding is one of, if not, the most popular for producing

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How to Choose the Perfect Injection Moulding Service Partner News

How to Choose the Perfect Injection Moulding Service Partner

Injection moulding is the manufacturing process of shaping plastic articles by injecting heated plastic materials into a mould. Injection moulded products and tools are all around us, you may not even realise it. From toys and furniture to the aviation industry, you would’ve been surrounded by plastic injection moulding products. When it comes to choosing

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How Has Plastic Injection Moulding Evolved & What to Expect

Plastic injection moulding has become a fundamental part of many industries and is an essential step in producing plastic parts and products. Over time, injection moulding has evolved due to technological advancements however, the process has remained virtually the same. So, how has plastic injection moulding evolved and what can we expect to see in

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Do You Need a Reverse Engineering Service? News

Do You Need a Reverse Engineering Service?

Here at Protomould, we have a skilled team of engineers who are able to not only able to provide an industry-leading reverse engineering service but can also give you feedback and ideas on possible improvements. If you have a part or components but no CAD or drawings, don’t worry, our experienced team is here to

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Plastics Tooling Manufacturing at Protomould

Here at Protomould Plastics, we have a dedicated tool room that is fully equipped to manage anything from small repairs to plastics tooling manufacturing. With over 90% of our customer tooling being made in-house, we’re able to be flexible and react quickly if there are any requirements to ensure a fast turnaround of jobs.  We’re

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Protomould Plastics New Business Development Manager News

Protomould Plastics New Business Development Manager

Due to new, exciting opportunities arising, we have had multiple changes in the Team. Firstly, we would like to introduce Rob Aris, Protomould Plastics and P4 Product’s new, ‘New Business Development Manager’. Rob has been with the business for a couple of months now and is really getting settled in, whilst bringing new customers through

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What are Injection Moulding Services Used for?

Injection moulding services in the UK is a common solution in many industries and injection moulded products are used daily without knowledge. Some of the popular industries that use injection moulding services are: Household goods, Food and drink, Toys, Furniture. Household Goods — Injection Moulding Services in the UK Plastic injection moulding is used heavily

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Types of Plastic Injection Moulding Services Plastic Injection Moulding

Types of Plastic Injection Moulding Services

Although injection moulding is not specific to plastics and can be used for metals in instances such as die-casting, at Protomould Plastics, we specialise in plastic injection moulding. Injection moulding services are not a ‘one-size fits all’ and there are different plastic injection moulding methods and processes depending on the product that is being created.

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