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Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process used to produce parts by injecting molten plastic material into a mold. This process involves several key steps, starting with the preparation of the mold, which is typically made from steel or aluminum. The mold consists of two halves, the cavity and the core, which form the shape of the part.

The process begins with the melting of plastic pellets in a heated barrel. The molten plastic is then injected into the mold cavity under high pressure using a reciprocating screw or a plunger. Once the plastic fills the mold, it is allowed to cool and solidify. After cooling, the mold opens, and ejector pins push the finished part out of the mold. The cycle then repeats for the next part.

Materials used in plastic injection molding include a wide range of thermoplastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Engineers select materials based on the desired properties of the final product, such as strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat or chemicals.

Plastic injection molding serves various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and packaging. In the automotive industry, manufacturers use this process to produce components like dashboards, bumpers, and interior panels. In consumer electronics, it is used to create housings for devices such as smartphones and laptops. The medical industry relies on injection molding for producing items like syringes, surgical instruments, and diagnostic components. Packaging applications include the production of containers, caps, and closures.

The process offers advantages such as high production rates, repeatability, and the ability to produce complex shapes with tight tolerances. It also allows for the integration of multiple features into a single part, reducing the need for assembly. However, the initial cost of mold creation can be high, making it more suitable for high-volume production runs. Overall, plastic injection molding is a versatile and widely used manufacturing process that supports a broad range of applications across multiple industries.

Plastic injection molding plays a vital role in producing everything from automotive parts to medical devices. With growing demand across industries for precision, scalability, and material diversity, the injection molding industry has evolved to include cutting-edge technology and a focus on sustainability. Today we're taking a closer look at this essential industry, exploring the latest trends, statistics, and top suppliers in the plastic injection molding sector based on the key data points gathered directly from the industry's 1,500+ suppliers by MNI....(Full Article)
Minnesota's manufacturing sector is going strong, according to new data collected by IndustryNet. The state's industrial employment edged up for a sixth straight year in 2017, adding 3,285 industrial jobs. This is more than double the increase reported in 2016, adding to the nearly 20,000 jobs the state had gained since October 2011. Minnesota's highly skilled workforce remains a major draw for manufacturers as industrial production evolves toward high-tech and innovation-driven enterprises. In addition, an abundance of capital funding and robust economy have helped the state's manufacturers thrive, reflecting similar gains in many Midwestern states like Wisconsin and Indiana. Yet, challenges persist. This article will explore how Minnesota manufacturing has evolved over the ye...(Full Article)
Reliably designed and manufactured parts are critical for industrial success. Plastic injection molding provides an exceptional manufacturing process that allows perfect production regardless of the complexity of the detailed features or number of units that must be produced. Automation ensures an excellent product with each run while reducing costs. However, not all plastic injection molding services are created equal. Due to high tooling costs and high lead times, it is imperative to find a service that will work well on the first try. Here are a few points to consider when researching plastic injection molding services. Standards At a fundamental level, the manufacturer chosen should be ISO 9001:2008-CERTIFIED, which demonstrates that the company is compliant with industry regu...(Full Article)
MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial information that powers IndustryNet, recently provided statistics on plastic injection molding in the U.S. over the past year to gain perspective on current industry trends and to compare company performance across a spectrum of data points. According to MNI's most recent data, there are 1,749 plastic injection molding companies currently in operation in the U.S. The industry employs 119,299 and sales have topped $63 billion in the past year. Job growth has increased in this sector over the past year by 2.30%, slightly less than U.S. manufacturing as a whole, which has increased by 4%. Our latest post digs into the details. A brief history of plastic injection molding Injection molding traces its roots back to the late 1800s when cellu...(Full Article)
IndustryNet, which maintains current information on nearly 400,000 U.S. manufacturers, recently analyzed the top plastic injection molding companies in the U.S. Out of approximately 1,700 plastic injection molding companies in the United States, the following are the top of the sector in terms of number of employment and manufacturing space: Top 10 plastic injection molding companies by employment 1. Bemis Manufacturing Co.; Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; 1,200 employees. Bemis is a family-owned business that traces its roots to woodworking. 2. Technimark, Inc.; Asheboro, North Carolina; 1,005 employees. A relative newcomer to plastic injection, Technimark was founded in 1983 and is now a global supplier of packaging and components serving the health care and industrial sectors. ...(Full Article)
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