What materials are suitable for injection Moulding?

There are ten commonly used plastic injection molding materials:

• acrylic (PMMA)
• acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
• nylon polyamide (PA)
• polycarbonate (PC)
• polyethyelene (PE)
• polyoxymethylene (POM)
• polypropylene (PP)
• polystyrene (PS)

Can steel be injection Moulded?

To make a complex part in metal, you can cast it, or machine it — or injection mold it. The process is called metal injection molding (MIM), or sometimes powder injection molding (PIM), and it can produce intricate parts in a wide range of metals, including steel, stainless steel, and even high-temperature alloys.

Can Polyethylene be injection molded?

Instead of burning, thermoplastics like polyethylene liquefy, which allows them to be easily injection molded and then subsequently recycled. By contrast, thermoset plastics can only be heated once (typically during the injection molding process).

Can aluminum be injection molded?

Aluminum injection molding is an innovative technique based on injection molding used to produce parts (either prototypes/real products) with aluminum tooling. It is a perfect alternative to steel injection molding in rapid prototyping, and has wide adoption in automotive, aviation, and industrial processes.

Can plexiglass be Moulded?

You can mold a clear acrylic sheet and make them into various shapes and structures.

Can perspex be injection Moulded?

Acrylics can be bonded to a number of substrates using chemical and thermal processes, including acrylic injection moulding. Because parts manufactured from acrylics are cheap and have excellent performance, they are especially preferred for the production of disposable medical items.

Can HDPE be injection molded?

Trident Components has extensive experience in high density polyethylene, or HDPE injection molding. Commonly favored for its strength, low cost, and impact resistance, HDPE can be molded into a variety of shapes and products.

Can LDPE be injection molded?

Lightweight and flexible, LDPE can be injection-molded for a variety of applications.

Can metal get mold?

Mold can occur easily after flooding, or from improper ventilation or humidity. Metal, although not porous, can still be a carrier for mold growth. Ensure that mold on aluminum, copper, steel and other metals is addressed quickly to prevent the mold from spreading to surrounding materials like wood or drywall.