Beginner's Guide to Injection Moulding
Good machines and tooling are required to achieve the best results.

Investment in tooling

High quality parts

Good parts finish

Low unit cost

Beginner's guide to materials

Polypropylene
(Caps, bungs, pails)

  • Cost effective
  • Chemical resistant
  • Good for hinges and snap fits

ABS
(End caps, electrical cases, spa pool components)

  • Hard, strong
  • Glueable
  • Cost effective

Polycarbonate (Lexan)
(Lens, brackets, light surrounds)

  • Very strong (unbreakable)
  • But can be scratched
  • Expensive
  • High temperature performance
  • Glass clear

Acrylic 
(Key chain lenses)

  • Glass clear
  • Brittle
  • Scratch resistant
  • Moderately expensive

Styrene
(Rulers, brochure holders)

  • Good clarity
  • Brittle
  • Cost effective

Nylon
(Terminal covers, rollers)

  • Tough
  • High temperature performance

Glass filled Nylon  
(Heavy duty feet, brackets)

  • Tough
  • Stiff
  • Expensive