Injection Molding Alternatives

This guide covers a wide range of processes, variations of injection molding techniques, and low volume production techniques used for prototyping and pre-production. Process innovations such as gas-assisted injection molding, multi-live feed molding, deep-draw blow molding, and in-mold decoration are included. Each process covered includes: the fit, advantages, disadvantages, materials used, design considerations, and applications and tooling considerations. A series of tables provide a quick reference to compare potential processes during the application development process. Contents: Product Development Considerations. Process Selection Considerations. Polymer Materials. Injection Molding. Industrial Blow Molding. Rotational Molding. Thermoforming. Expanded Bead Foam Molding. Compression Molding. Reaction Injection Molding. Resin Transfer Molding. Low Volume Production Techniques. In-Mold Decoration. Assembly Techniques.