Plastic Injection Molding is a fast-forming manufacturing method for making components by rapidly injecting plasticized material into a mold, or mould. Injection molding is used for producing many common components such as bumpers, handles, pedals, landing gears, and many other small parts. This method of production is also used for making heavy-duty parts such as engines, landing gears, and almost any other part that need to be strong enough to withstand the weight of an item it is intended to hold. Plastic Injection Molding can be done with a wide range of different materials, most of which are thermoplastic and thermo-plastic, with some exceptions.
Plastic Injection Molding can be used for making many different types of assemblies, such as handles, bumpers, landing gear components, and other similar items. Most commonly, these parts are made from thermoplastics and thermoset plastics, although some parts may also be made from composites. Because the majority of plastic injection molding tools are used for making parts that are round, there are many parts of the world where the process is done using a cone or circular mold. These are typically used to make parts that are round in cross-section, but may also be used to form other shapes. The exact types of parts that can be produced by use injection molding are almost endless, depending on the type of material used and the desired shape of the part.
Plastic Injection Molding is very popular for use in production of bumpers and other landing gear accessories because it allows the manufacturer to create parts that are extremely durable and yet also lightweight enough that they can easily fit into the required space. The process also allows the manufacturer to create parts that are exceptionally precise, and in most cases, parts can be made in a matter of hours rather than days or weeks as is the case with other parts manufacturing processes. Plastic Injection Molding can save a company thousands of dollars every hour it is used for the production of bumpers, landing gear, and other accessories, but is also a popular process to use for making wall panels and other large objects as well.