Injection moulding is a Shape-forming process in which molten metal or plastic is injected into aluminum, ceramic, or steel molds (shaped like the end product) and squeezed under high pressure. Injection molding is employed mainly in the production of solid objects. There are many types of manufacturing methods categorized under injection molding, such as thermoplastic injection molding, over molding, insert molding, cold runner molding and hot runner molding. Thermoplastic injection molding uses thermoplastic polymer, meaning it changes to a liquid state when heated.
Below are the most common thermoplastics used in injection molding
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Amorphous Polymer
Polyethylene
Polycarbonate
Polyamide (Nylon)
High Impact Polystyrene
Polypropylene