Plastic injection molding services are a reliable, efficient, and scalable method for manufacturing an extremely wide range of different small parts and components. However, like all production methods, the injection molding process poses some unique challenges for small plastic part manufacturers.
In this article, we discuss some of the most common challenges and quality control issues that can arise with custom injection molded products. At AIM Processing, we apply decades of combined engineering expertise and utilize the latest production technology to overcome these challenges, delivering superior injection molded products which are manufactured to your exact specifications.Jon Gelston
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The Challenges of Small Part Injection Molding
Posted: March 21, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
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Plastic Gate Design,
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Plastic Types,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Texture,
Small Plastic Parts,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder
The Best Uses for Small Part Injection Molding
Posted: March 1, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Plastic Gate Design,
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Plastic Types,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Texture,
Small Plastic Parts,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder
Small part injection molding is an efficient and economical manufacturing method used across many different industries and product categories.
When compared to traditional casting methods or 3D printing, plastic injection molding is quicker to set up and easier to scale. Furthermore, the injection molding process is highly automatable, making it ideal for today’s domestic customers in search of a more flexible and reliable supply chain solution.
Small Part Injection Molding: Who Uses It?
Posted: February 21, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Electronic Enclosures,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder,
plastic enclosures,
Outdoor enclosures
Injection molding services are an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective method to produce small plastic parts for a myriad of applications. From handheld consumer electronics and food/beverage utensils to state-of-the-art medical devices, plastic injection molding is a crucial capability throughout today’s manufacturing world.
Utilizing our specialized small part injection molding services, AIM Processing is able to manufacture small shapes and complex component geometries through an economical and highly repeatable process. This allows us to meet the unique needs of customers across numerous consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.
Plastic Electronic Enclosures: Expectations vs. Reality
Posted: February 7, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
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Electronic Enclosures,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Waterproofing,
Outdoor enclosures
When it comes to manufacturing custom electronic enclosures, many customers have a misperception about the utilization of plastics versus metal materials. Perhaps this is because metal is the default material for so many manufacturing applications, or because plastics were traditionally inferior to metal for many products.
However, decades of engineering and innovations in materials science have substantially improved the strength, reliability, and longevity of specialized plastics. As such, custom injection molded plastics are now the preferred material for electronic enclosures in a number of unique applications.
The Most Common Uses for Plastic Electronic Enclosures
Posted: January 18, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Electronic Enclosures,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Waterproofing,
plastic enclosures,
Outdoor enclosures
For many applications, specialized plastics are the ideal material to use for manufacturing electrical enclosures. That’s why plastics have become the standard for a wide range of modern electronics applications. Below, we discuss some of the most common uses, along with some of the advantages of plastic electronic enclosures for these applications.
Protecting Electronics with Plastic Enclosures: Advantages and Applications
Posted: January 9, 2023 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Electronic Enclosures,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Waterproofing,
Outdoor enclosures
Specialized plastics are generally the ideal material used in today’s manufacturing of electronics enclosures. Compared to metal enclosures, plastic electronic enclosures offer a number of unique advantages such as enhanced durability and resistance to extreme temperatures. Additionally, production cost savings are often possible due to the efficiency of custom plastic molding design and manufacturing processes.
What to Look for in Outdoor Electrical Enclosures
Posted: December 21, 2022 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Electronic Enclosures,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Waterproofing,
Outdoor enclosures
Weatherproof, Waterproof, and What Else?
How to Select The Right Metal Inserts for Molded Plastics
Posted: November 29, 2022 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Plastic Injection Molding,
Plastic Injection Molding Tooling,
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Quality,
Plastic vs. metal,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder,
plastic enclosures
AIM Processing is a company that is focused on quality, and we have been dedicated to giving personalized attention to each molding project for nearly 30 years. As a result, our team takes great care to ensure that every project is constructed using the best possible materials for the intended application use. Beyond plastic, however, it can also be important to choose the proper metal inserts to work alongside the molded material. Explore some factors to consider when working with metal inserts.
Overmolding & Insert Molding: Is There a Difference?
Posted: November 15, 2022 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Plastic Injection Molding,
Plastic Injection Molding Tooling,
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Quality,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder,
plastic enclosures
Thermoplastic Injection Mold Design for Electronic Enclosures
Posted: November 2, 2022 by
Jon Gelston
Tags:
Plastic Injection Molding,
Plastic Injection Molding Tooling,
Plastic Injection Molding Defects,
Quality,
Choosing the right plastic injection molder,
plastic enclosures
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