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 plastic components. Here at Protomould Plastics, we have a team of injection moulding experts on hand to provide you with all the injection moulding solutions you’ll need but, why is the injection moulding process so effective and popular? 

 

Incredible Efficiency with Fast Production 

 

One of the biggest reasons why injection moulding is so effective is because it excels at producing large quantities of identical parts in a short amount of time. The injection moulding process itself is incredibly fast compared to other methods – our average cycle times are typically around 1-2 minutes per shot. 

The efficiency and speed of injection moulding make this process ideal for mass-producing anything where consistency is crucial, including bottle caps, toys and electrical components.

 

Strength & Durability 

Strength and durability are important considerations to factor in when looking at manufacturing plastic products. When designing the part, the designer needs to know whether the part needs to be rigid or flexible. You also don’t want the part to break easily if put under pressure, therefore it’s important to find the right balance for your project. 

The team here at Protomould work incredibly closely with you to create the perfect part for your project, to help achieve the perfect part, prototypes will be made and tested by you to ensure everything is correct before mass production. 

 

Automation 

Following the approval of the prototype, the team can produce the mass production of your desired part. Since this process is heavily automated, consistency is always upheld and labour costs are reduced incredibly as a result. Not only does this mean that you’re always supplied with the perfect part, but it is also a much more cost-effective way to produce your plastic components. 

 

Design Freedom & Complexity

Injection moulding is a process that allows for complex and intricate details and designs. Following the fundamental design elements that must be followed to ensure the process works correctly, the plastic part can be completely customised to match your requirements. Once you have an idea, our in-house design and tooling team will work closely with you to ensure you are provided with a suitable design. Once a design is agreed upon and created, you will then be provided with a prototype of your tool so that you can test & amend your part. 

 

Working With Protomould Plastics

If you’re looking for a reliable injection moulding partner to design and produce your plastic components, the team here at Protomould are your go-to. With years of experience and state-of-the-art machinery, you can count on us to get your project from idea to finished product in a fast and cost-effective manner. Get in touch with us today to get your 2024 injection moulding process started.