AIM Processing Small Plastic Parts Blog


The Challenges of Small Part Injection Molding

Posted: March 21, 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

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.
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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.

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Why Did That Happen? Common Problems With Threaded Inserts in Plastic

Posted: June 20, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, insert molding, Plastic Types, Quality, Plastic vs. metal, Choosing the right plastic injection molder

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A Rookie's Guide to Threaded Inserts for Plastic, Injection Molding, & More

Posted: June 1, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, insert molding, Plastic Types, Quality, Plastic vs. metal, Choosing the right plastic injection molder

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5 Things No One Will Tell You About Custom Injection Molding

Posted: April 5, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, Plastic Injection Molding Tooling, Plastic Injection Molding Defects, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts, Choosing the right plastic injection molder

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Essential Guide to Custom Injection Molding

Posted: March 15, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, elastomeric overmolding, insert molding, Plastic Injection Molding Tooling, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts, Choosing the right plastic injection molder

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Creating Complex Parts With Overmolding and Insert Molding

Posted: February 25, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, elastomeric overmolding, insert molding, Plastic Injection Molding Tooling, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts, Choosing the right plastic injection molder

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5 Major Advantages to Using Plastic Injection Molding for Manufactured Parts

Posted: February 4, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts

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Insert Molding, Ultrasonic Welding, or Heat Staking: Which One Should I Use?

Posted: January 21, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts

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10 Common Thermoplastics to Use for Injection Molding

Posted: January 4, 2022 by Jon Gelston
Tags: Plastic Injection Molding, Plastic Types, Small Plastic Parts, Glass-Filled Nylon

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