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Injection Moulding Process

Injection moulding is becoming more

and more popular in the construction,

engineering and component parts

manufacturing industries, thanks to its

versatility, quality finish and

simple process. A host of materials can be

used to create precision parts via

injection moulding, including metals (this

process is known as die-casting), glass,

elastomers and various plastics, such

as thermoplastics and polymers.

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 Machine used for the injection moulding
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The process is by no means brand new.

The first-ever injection of the moulding

machine was patented by American

inventor John Wesley Hyatt and his

brother, Isaac in 1872.

It was based around a large hypodermic

needle that forced melted plastic through

a heated cylinder into a shaped mould.

Early products made using the process

included buttons, collar stays and hair

combs. Later on, the Second World War

created an unprecedented demand for

mass-produced, cheap products.

What is injection moulding

process?
Injection moulding process is producing

plastic products by inserting the plastic

granules, heating them, cooling them and

finally giving the shape and size of the

required plastic products. It is the rapid

method of producing a large number of

plastic products with high precision. The

majority of the plastics we use in everyday

life are produced from the injection

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 moulding process.

The chosen material is heated and

then injected into a specially shaped

mould to create a component that is

exactly the right shape, colour and size

required for a piece of machinery, moving

part or other types of equipment.

The moulds are normally made from a

strong tool metal such as steel or

aluminium to help it withstand the

pressure of heavy use, and precision

designed by engineers to fit their exact

purpose.

Uses of injection moulded parts vary in

size enormously, from the tiniest machine

widgets to entire car body panels. Other

popular uses for injection moulding

include packaging, car parts, storage

containers, toys, plumbing components

and medical items.

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Products
The plastic injection moulding process for

products is extensively used in a wide

variety of fields. Plastic cups, bowls, plates,

spoons, and other cooking items used in

everyday household work are made of

plastic. Items like keyboards, mouse and

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