Different types of moulding processes form plastic into the desired shape based on the

plastic’s intended use. Plastic manufacturing relies on different types of moulding in a variety
of shapes. Plastic is a synthetic material that is soft or semi-liquid when hot. The soft plastic is
placed in moulds, and then the plastic cools, or sets. After setting, the plastic is in the desired
shape and is removed from whatever types of moulding were used to create it.
Thermoplastics can be melted down and reformed if necessary, however thermoset plastics
cannot be reheated

Plastic Moulding Using Casting

Plastic moulding using casting is the simplest method as plastic manufacturing as it
requires the least amount of complex technology. Plastic is simply heated so it turns into a
fluid, and then transferred into a mould. The plastic is left to cool and the mould is
removed. This process can be used for intricate shapes and is performed under low
pressure

Injection Moulding of Plastic

Injection moulding of plastic creates high-quality three-dimensional objects that can be
commercially reproduced. The injection moulding process begins by melting plastic in a
hopper. The melted, liquid plastic is injected into a tightly closed, chilled mould. The plastic
quickly takes the shape of the surrounding mould. Once it has completely set, the mould is
opened to release the plastic object. The mould can generally be used many times before
needing to be replaced. Plastic items such as yogurt cups, butter tubs, plastic toys and
bottle caps use the injection moulding process
Blow Moulding Plastic Manufacturing
Blow moulding is a process used for making hollow objects such as piping or milk bottles. In
the blow moulding plastic manufacturing process, plastic is heated until molten. The liquid,
molten plastic is injected into a cold mould. The mould has a tube set within it, which has a
particular shape when inflated. While the plastic is molten, air is blown into the tube and the
plastic is formed around the tubing. The plastic is left to cool and removed from the mould.

Compression Moulding of Plastic

Compression moulding of plastic is the most labour - intensive type of moulding
process. Since compression moulding is more complicated, it is typically only used for
large-scale production purposes rather than mass production. For example, boat hulls
and car tires are made using the compression moulding method. Molten plastic is
poured into a mould. Then a second mould is pressed into it. This squeezes the plastic
into the desired shape before the plastic is left to cool and removed from the mould.

Rotational Moulding of Plastic

Toys, shipping drums, storage tanks and consumer furniture made of plastic are all
made using rotational moulding. In this method, liquid plastic forms each object as it
is added to the mould from the inside. Two mechanical arms hold the mould in place.
The arms constantly rotate the mould at the same level, while molten plastic is placed
inside. As the mould turns, the plastic coats the inside of the mould to create a new
hollow, plastic object.