The body of the ballpoint pen

is made of plastic.
ENG: MOHAMAD AND YAZAN

SUPERVISOR: DR. RAED MA`ALI

SPECIAL TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Table of Contents:

• Introduction:
• Materials used in manufacturing:
• Manufacturing machine in addition to the types produced:
• Manufacturing process steps:
• References:
Introduction:
Plastic pens go through an elaborate process to become the writing
utensils you know and love. It starts with pellets being fed into a
mixer and ends with careful inspection by a professional team.

What is the pen making process? What plastic are pens made from?
Get ready to learn how pens are made step by step in this Simple
Presentation.
Manufacturing machine in addition to the types
produced:
Materials used in manufacturing:
• Also known as polypropylene copolymer micro-pellets (PPC).

• Characteristics (PPC):
1. Light weight.
2. Low moisture absorption rate.

• The pellets are fed into a large seperated mixer.

Manufacturing process steps:
Step 1: Injection and
extrusion

Step 2: Ink Refill

Step 3: Pen Testing

Step 4: Assembly

Step 5: Inspection
Manufacturing process steps in
detail:
FROM PLASTIC TO A PEN
Step 1: Injection

• The process begins with the PPC pellets being fed into a large mixer,
separated, and measured into the perfect portions. From there,
they are poured into a giant funnel known as a hopper. This process
is repeated for the pen caps, clutches, and interior barrel.
Injection
Injection
Injection
Injection
PE ballpoint pen extrusion
Step 2: Ink Refill

• Metal tips at the end of the pens called nibs are attached to the
plastic barrel and the inks are filled on an assembly line. The ink is
then injected into the cartridge through the tip and given a twist.
Step 3: Pen Testing

• The pens are put through testing through multi-parameter

machines.
Step 4: Assembly

• A technician places the ink chamber into the barrel, slides on the
spring, screws on the tip, and pops on the thrust tube and push
button.
Step 5: Inspection

• Every pen is inspected by hand to ensure quality control. If any of

the pens are faulty, they are tossed aside.
Step 6: Adding Your Logo
Step 7: Packaging
References:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6piuBMCaiE
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Lgz8BM7cg
• Special topics in industrial engineering.
Thank you for listening