MATERIALS - TECH SPECS - CAPABILITIES
Injection molding details and options
General process information
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Max. part size |
• 2000 x 1500 x 800 mm • 78.7 x 59.0 x 31.5 in |
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min. feature size |
• 5 x 5 x 5 mm • 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in |
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best achievable tolerance |
• +/- 0.05 mm • +/- 0.002 in |
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LEAD TIME |
• As low as 2 weeks for T1 samples • After T1 sample approval, lead time for < 10,000 parts is as low as 1 week |
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Tool validation |
• Standard process is to produce a small set of T1 samples for approval before initiating full production |
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Max. press size |
• 1400T |
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Min. order size |
• 100 parts and $5000 |
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Setup fee |
• $500 per mold per order (applies to sample runs after initial T1 samples or engineering changes) |
Tooling details for injection molding projects
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RAPID TOOLING |
• Molds with aluminum cavity and core with a shot life of 5,000-10,000 shots • Typically machined in 2 weeks |
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PRODUCTION TOOLING |
• P20 steel tool with shot life up to 1M shots • Ability to integrate side-pulls or cam-actions • Typically machined in 3 weeks |
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Multi-cavity or family molds |
• Multiple identical cavities or family of parts machined into a single tool • Allows for more parts to be produced per shot, minimizing unit costs |
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INSERT molding |
• Inserts are placed into the mold and molding occurs around them to extend tool life for critical features • Allows for inserts such as helicoils to be molded in your design |
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OVER-MOLDING |
• Premade parts are placed into the mold and molded over • Allows for multi-material injection molding |
Materials used in injection molding
Selection of the material used for your project depends on the application.
The materials used when creating parts and products with injection molding vary in mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, and optical properties.
Common materials used in injection molding
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Most common materials |
Other supported materials |
Additives and fiber |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Nylon (PA 6) | UV absorbers |
| Polyethylene (PE) | Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) | Flame retardants |
| Polypropylene (PP) | Polyurethane (PU) | Plasticizers |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA/Acrylic) | Colorants |
| High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | Carbon fibers | |
| Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) | Glass fibers | |
| Polystyrene (PS) | ||
| Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | ||
| PEEK | ||
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | ||
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | ||
| Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) | ||
| Inquire for additional options |
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Additional information |
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Colors |
Finishing/Post-Processing Options |
| Pantone color matching | We can produce to any SPI standard (glossy, matte, rough, very rough) |
| RAL color matching | Pad printing |
| Physical sample color matching | Inserts (e.g. heat stake inserts) |
| Mold-tech textures also available | |
| Ultrasonic welding | |
| Silk screening | |
| Painting | |
| Light assembly | |
| Protective packaging / film |
Other materials used in injection molding
- Nylon (PA 6)
- Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA/Acrylic)
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- PEEK
- POM (Acetal/Delrin)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)