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| Property Name | Injection Molding | |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes | Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Thin-walled: Cubic, Thin-walled: Complex (Flat) | |
| Part size | Envelope: 0.01 in³ - 80 ft³ Weight: 0.5 oz - 55 lb | |
| Materials | Thermoplastics (Composites, Elastomer, Thermosets) | |
| Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 4 - 16 (1 - 32) | |
| Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.008 (± 0.002) | |
| Max wall thickness | 0.03 - 0.25 (0.015 - 0.5) | |
| Quantity | 10000 - 1000000 (1000 - 1000000) | |
| Lead time | Months (Weeks) | |
| Advantages | Can form complex shapes and fine details, Excellent surrface finish, Good dimensional accuracy, High production rate, Low labor cost, Scrap can be recycled | |
| Disadvantages | Limited to thin walled parts, High tooling and equipment cost, Long lead time possible | |
| Applications | Housings, containers, caps, fittings |
Disclaimer: All process specifications reflect the approximate range of a process's capabilities and should be viewed only as a guide. Actual capabilities are dependent upon the manufacturer, equipment, material, and part requirements.