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How Does Plastic Injection Moulding and Injection Moulding Parts Work?
The Injection Moulding Parts process at Protolabs is a standard process involving an aluminium mould. Aluminium transfers heat much more efficiently than steel, so does not require cooling channels - which means the time we save on cooling can be applied to monitoring fill pressure, cosmetic concerns and producing a quality part.
Resin pellets are loaded into a barrel where they will eventually be melted, compressed, and injected into the mould’s runner system. Hot resin is shot into the mould cavity through the gates and the part is moulded. Ejector pins facilitate removal of the part from the mould where it falls into a loading bin. When the run is complete, parts (or the initial sample run) are boxed and shipped shortly thereafter. Request your Free Design Cube which shows surface finishes and thick and thin finishes.
Applications | Types |
Electronic housings, food containers, toys | Cube moulding |
Outdoor applications (drains, fittings, gutters) | Die casting |
Housewares, knobs, syringes | Gas-assisted injection moulding |
Bushings, electrical components, seals, washers | Liquid silicone rubber injection moulding |
Kitchenware, housings, covers, and containers | Metal injection moulding |
Air filters, eyeglass frames, safety masks | Micro injection moulding |
Handles, levers, small housings, zip ties | Reaction injection moulding |