Advantages and

Disadvantages

of Injection Molding

What is Injection Molding

Injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting material into a mold.

Advantages of Injection Molding

Fast Production – You can produce a large amount of products per hour.

Design Flexibility – Allows companies to produce complex products in different shapes and designs.

High Production – Creates a high production output while having low labor cost

Advantages of Injection Molding

Little Waste – Any unused molding plastic or scrap can be reground and can be recycled for future use.

Limitless Options – Injection molded parts are flexible in all aspects, including colors and materials used.

Disadvantages of Injection Molding

Cost of Machines – For a newer machine, you could be spending between $375,000 and $400,000.

Tight Schedule – Designs must be created before any process begins which could put production behind schedule.

Disadvantages of Injection Molding

Limitations – There are some limitations to what types of designs can be made with injection molding.

Unexpected Costs – There can be unexpected costs that you will need to budget for in advance.