Introduction to Large Injection Molded PartsLarge injection molded parts are produced by injecting molten thermoplastic into a mold to obtain repeatable plastic components for high-volume applications, notably in the automotive sector. Typical lead time for delivery: 100 days.
Overview- Name: Large Plastic Injection Molded Parts
- Mold Cavity: 1
- Application: Automotive application
- Delivery: 100 days
Advantages of Large Injection Molded Parts- Cost-efficiency at high volumes due to low unit cost
- High production rate suitable for mass production
- Design flexibility allowing complex geometries and tight tolerances
- Wide material and color options
- Consistent repeatability across production runs
- High level of automation to reduce manual intervention
- Good dimensional accuracy
- Acceptable surface finish compatible with downstream processes
Production method of Large Injection Molded Parts- Samples / Drawing & Requirements: Review customer drawings and sample parts to define specifications.
- Mold Design: Collaborate with the customer to finalize mold structure and gating.
- Material Purchase: Procure appropriate steel and tooling components for the mold base.
- Mold Assembly: Assemble mold components with experienced technicians.
- Mold Inspection: Perform in-process inspections and quality checks.
- Mold Testing: Conduct trial runs, provide test reports with sample inspection results and injection parameters.
- Customer Confirmation: Obtain customer approval before full production.
- Finishing: Apply required surface treatments and finalize mold before packing.
- Additional Services: Provide other mold types on request (blow molds, silicone molds, die-casting molds).
Production Advantages- Machine: Precision injection molding machines for stable production.
- Material: Materials supplied with certificates to meet customer requirements.
- Method: Quality systems implemented (IATF 16949:2016 & ISO 13485:2015) with structured defect and reliability analysis.
- Manpower: Skilled tooling staff with significant experience (10% >15 years, 70% >8 years).
Technical characteristics / Specifications- Mould core: P20, NAK80, SKD11, S316, S50C, S45C, 718H, 718 or customer-specified
- Mould base: LKM, HASCO, DME or per customer requirement
- Type of plastic mold: 3-plate mold, 2-plate mold
- Cavity: Single/Multi 1*1, 1+1, 1*2, 1+1+1, etc.
- Gate mode: Fan gate, Sub gate, Pin point gate, Valve gate
- Ejection system: Stripper plate, Lifter, Push bar, Ejection pin, etc.
- Runner: Hot runner / cold runner
- Plastic materials: HDPE, PP, Nylon, PEEK, LDPE, ABS, PE, PTFE, PEI, etc.
- Mould life: 300,000–1,000,000 shots
- Lead time for mold: 15–35 days after deposit received
- Specification: According to final 3D drawing
- Packaging details: Wrapped with film for rust protection and packed in wooden case