Auto Parts
Repeatability
In the automotive industry, repeatability (or the ability to consistently produce the same part) is critical. Because automotive plastic injection molding typically relies on a solid metal mold, the final molded automotive part produced using that mold is virtually identical. Several factors are associated with injection molding, but injection molding is a highly repeatable process if the mold is well designed and finished.
Scale and cost
The injection mold manufacturing process can be an expensive process due to the cost of the mold. However, it is still a highly scalable process, and its overall cost decreases as the manufacturer manufactures more parts. For mass production applications, injection molding is therefore beneficial to manufacturers. However, for any product that is not mass produced, injection mold costs can inhibit the cost efficiency of the process.
Material Availability
A significant benefit of using injection molding in automotive production is the wide range of rigid, flexible and rubber plastics that the process is compatible with. Manufacturers use a variety of different polymers in various applications in the automotive industry, including ABS, polypropylene, acrylic, acetal, nylon, polycarbonate, and more.
High precision and surface finish
Injection molding is ideal for producing plastic parts with relatively simple geometries and high surface finish quality. Manufacturers have many finishing options when producing parts, including various surface textures (such as glossy, rough, or matte), which are applied directly to the mold rather than molding the part. However, different plastic materials can also affect the final surface finish.
Color Options
In automotive plastic injection molding, it is easy to modify the color of molded automotive parts to suit the vehicle's color scheme. Unlike other processes, injection molding allows you to mix dyes with raw material pellets before manufacturing begins. This produces a solid, consistent color without the need to paint or tint after molding is complete.
Rapid Prototyping Using Rapid Tools
While automakers widely use injection molding to mass-produce auto parts, they also use it as a prototyping tool. By using rapid tooling (usually through additive manufacturing or CNC machining) to create fast, low-cost aluminum molds, auto moldmakers can complete low-volume production of prototype molded auto parts faster than traditional (steel) molds.
Panels
Lenses, bezels, knobs, assemblies, door handles and handle assemblies, housings, sunroof components, etc.
Under the hood
Oil pan, fan and fan cover, radiator end tank, etc.
Exterior
Fenders, grilles, bumpers, door panels, floor rails, light covers, skid plates and wheel trim
Interior
Air vents, glove box, door handles, dashboard panels and instrument parts
Technical Advantages
With LOG Machine technology, plastic products can be produced that set new standards in terms of surface finish and functional integration.
Flexible, energy-efficient injection molding machines for all types of parts will provide you with huge cost benefits.
Maximum ability to provide solutions with the latest technology and capable partners
Complete production solutions from small parts to large equipment
Extremely short cycle times and stable processes for very large batches
Injection molding machines for individual products with high-quality, durable components
We understand the needs of cost-conscious entrepreneurs in the industrial sector, which is why we work closely with you to provide the best plastic molding solutions tailored to your specific application and business requirements.
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9120 Centerlinks Commerce Dr, Unit 4 Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Fort Myers, FL 33912
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