Skip to content Delve into our Injection Molding Plastics archive to see how various plastic materials are transformed into complex and durable products. This section highlights the process and precision involved in plastic injection molding, showcasing the versatility and efficiency of this manufacturing technique in creating high-quality parts.
| # |
Material |
Properties |
Technical information |
Typical usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styren (ABS) | + Durable, with good impact and heat resistance | Shrinkage: 0.4% to 0.8% | Automotive parts, toys, electronic housings, luggage and kitchen appliances |
2 | Polypropylene (PP) | + High strength-to-weight ratio | Shrinkage: 1.0% to 2.5% | Packaging, containers, automotive parts, medical devices |
3 | Polyamide 6 (PA6) | + High tensile strength | Shrinkage: 1.5% to 3.0% | Gears, bearings, electrical components, automotive parts |
4 | Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) | + High transparency | Shrinkage: 0.2% to 1.5% | Lighting fixtures, automotive lenses, medical devices |
5 | Polycarbonate (PC) | + High impact resistance, transparency, and heat resistance | Shrinkage: 0.5% to 0.8% |
Electronic components, automotive parts, medical devices, safety helmets |
6 | Polyoxymethylene (POM) | + High strength, stiffness and dimensional stability | Shrinkage: 1.5% to 2.5% | Gear wheels, bearings, electrical components |
7 | Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) | + Excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, stiffness, and creep resistance | Shrinkage: 1.0% to 3.0% | Aerospace components, medical devices, electrical connector |
8 | Polyethylene (PE) | + Low cost, toughness, and chemical resistance | Shrinkage: 1.5% to 3.5% | Packaging, containers, toys |
9 | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | + High strength, toughness, and transparency | Shrinkage: 0.2% to 1.0% | Bottles, jars, containers |
Aluminum, Alloy Steel
± 0.3% starting from ± 0.3 mm
(0.012 in)
Lead duration: 5 business days
Laser Cutting. Bending, Post-Processing
Tolerances as low as ± 0.04 in (0.1 mm)
Lead duration: 5 business days
Prototypes and production tooling
Wide range of part complexities and sizes
1 to 1M parts
Milling, turning and post-processing
Tolerances down to ±.020 mm (±.001 in)
Lead times from 5 business days
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012 in)
Lead times from 1 business day
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Delve into our Injection Molding Plastics archive to see how various plastic materials are transformed into complex and durable products. This section highlights the process and precision involved in plastic injection molding, showcasing the versatility and efficiency of this manufacturing technique in creating high-quality parts.
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