Molding Processes
Need to quickly test out the market with low-volume parts? Or want to create large quantities of production parts? Then you can’t go wrong with our injection molding services. At IMO, we produce high-quality prototype moldings from aluminum molds with quick turnaround times. Our customers can test out their designs for manufacturability and functionality, fast. We also offer plastic injection molding for your high-volume production needs.
Whether you need rapid tooling, mass production mold making or end-use plastic molding with tight tolerances, our team of experienced specialists can offer a cost-effective solution at each stage.
| Prototyping | On-Demand Manufacturing | |
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| Mold Cavities | Single | Single and multi-cavity |
| Mold Life | Limited (guaranteed for at least 2,000 shots) | Unlimited |
| Mold Storage | Stored for 18 months of inactivity | Stored for 3 years of inactivity |
| Mold Ownership | Customer | Customer |
Why Choose Us for Custom Injection Molding?
Unmatched Lead Times
Reduce your product development cycle by weeks—sometimes months—and bridge to production with injection-molded parts within days. Some injection molding orders can ship in as fast as 1 day.
Design for Manufacturing Feedback
Every quote includes real-time pricing and design analysis. We evaluate your 3D CAD and help identify any features that may pose challenges during the molding process such as difficult to machine undercuts and insufficient draft.
No Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs)
Procuring parts on demand, without MOQs, helps you manage market or demand volatility and provides a cost-effective source for bridge production, line-down emergencies, end-of-life production, or product customization.
Injection Molding Expertise
We'll work with you throughout the course of your project to help you quickly move from prototyping to production, including finishing options and inspection reporting.
We have wide selection of more than 100 thermoplastic and thermoset materials. And if you're looking for alternative material options, check out our guide to resin substitutes for ABS, PC, PP, and other commonly molded plastics.
| ABS | PEEK | PEI |
| PP | POM | PETG |
| PC | PPSU | PPA |
| HDPE | PC+ABS | PPE |
| PA66 | LDPE | PS |
| PMMA | PBT | TPU/TPE |
1. Different parts demand different plastic materials.
2. Nylon is mainly used in automotive engines and engine peripheral parts, etc.
3. PBT is widely used in the production of automotive parts such as bumpers, carburetor components, fenders, spoilers, instrument panels, car ignition, gas pedal, clutch pedals, etc.
4. POM is very suitable for manufacturing automotive pumps, carburetor parts, fuel lines, power valves, universal joint bearings, motor gears, cranks, handles, instrument panels, car window lifters, electric switches, seat belts buckles, etc.
5. PC is mainly used in automotive parts such as exterior and interior trim parts, dashboard surroundings, antifreeze plates, door handles, underflow plates, brackets, steering column sheathing, decorative plates, air conditioning system parts, lamp parts, and other automotive parts.
