Plastic Molding Solution Selection—A Guide for Design and Manufacturing Engineers

Author: (USA) Avery, J. (Author), Xin Chunling, Yang Xiaoping (Translators)
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: When a large volume of plastic products needs to be produced in a short period, injection molding is a widely used processing method. However, injection molding has its limitations, especially when producing small batches of products, large products, or hollow-shaped products. Due to competitive factors such as market demands and market entry timeliness, selecting a more efficient processing method to manufacture the most stringent procedures in the product development process is crucial. "Plastic Forming Solutions: Injection Molding Alternatives" comprehensively covers a wide range of various processing methods that can be used to manufacture plastic products, including industrial plastic processing technologies and small-batch production techniques for preparing prototypes and pre-production samples. New processing methods such as gas-assisted injection molding, multi-point active feeding injection molding, deep-draw blow molding, and in-mold decoration are also included. Each processing method is summarized, including aspects such as applicability, advantages, disadvantages, materials used, design considerations, uses, and mold considerations.