Custom plastics manufacturing helps industries throughout the U.S. meet the needs of their customers. It’s understandable that those who don’t work with plastic every day might think all types of plastic are made equal. Yet behind that plastic are several types of manufacturing processes that ensure parts and components are made to exactly the right specifications.
Among those processes is molding. At Plastics Manufacturing Resources, we use multiple types to ensure products will meet the needs of our customers.
This process reliably replicates complicated plastic parts at scale. The finished product is high quality, and the cost of production is relatively low. Use this process with a variety of designs, materials and finishes to produce a range of complex shapes.
Often found in industries such as automotive and consumer products, blow molding enables plants to produce hollow parts such as bottles, construction barriers, cools, sporting goods and tanks. This process also works well for companies looking to manufacture many products at once.
This type of rubber has a loyal fan base for many reasons. Among them, liquid silicone offers dimensional integrity, flexibility, an ability to function at many different temperatures and great chemical resistance. We closely monitor air pressure, mold time and temperature when putting this process to work for our customers.
The standout attribute of 2-shot molding is that it enables manufacturers to build plastic parts from multiple types of materials. Silicone rubber and thermoplastic resins are the secret ingredients behind the 2-shot approach. Benefits include an improved chemical bond between the materials, reduced assembly costs and less manufacturing waste.
This process enables production of seamless components. This ensures plastic parts function properly and also reduces manufacturing time by preventing excess material from escaping—also known as flashing—during the production process. It cuts down on the risk of accidental rips or tears during de-flashing.
If you’re looking to manufacture large parts, or multiple products at once, rotational molding could be a great fit. It produces consistent wall thickness. Because it doesn’t use pressure, tooling costs are low. Manufacturers place a hollow mold filled with resin or polymer powder in an oven heated up to 700 degrees. The mold rotates around two axes for just the right amount of time, after which it is removed from the oven, detached and cooled.
This process takes injection molding to the next level. That’s because it enables a wider range of material hardness. It also draws on thermoset materials, enabling production of parts with improved physical properties. The components that come from this process tend to be stronger, lightweight and tailored to meet customers’ needs. These parts are commonly used in fitness and recreation, the medical field and the military.
If this is your first experience with molding, you might be surprised to discover all of these options exist. But don’t worry: You don’t need to be an expert to get great plastic parts that meet the needs of your customers. Simply turn to our team at Plastics Manufacturing Resources. We’ll sit down together, learn about your business needs and make recommendations that result in an outstanding final product. Contact us today to get started. Call 508-878-8280 or visit or website for more information.
