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The
primary process for manufacturing custom plastic parts and
components is thermoplastic injection molding. The primary
source for your injection-molded products is Aline Components,
Inc. Although custom plastic molding differs from one product
manufacturer to another, the principle of applying heat
and pressure to form plastic parts or components is a method
that is synonymous across the mold making industry. When
you choose Aline, Pennsylvania's leading plastic injection
molding company, you are guaranteed professional quality
assurance standards, the latest in technological equipment,
and innovative, cost-efficient manufacturing techniques.
Benefits of Thermoplastic
Injection Molding
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Increased production rates
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Decreased labor costs
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Repeatable tight tolerances
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Increased range of materials
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Reduced scrap loss
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Minimized finishing
Known as a versatile and economical material,
plastic can be used in a variety of applications. Of all
the available plastic processing methods, thermoplastic
injection molding is the most widely used among the broadest
spectrum of markets. Since 1965, we have maintained a leadership
position by offering superior plastic injection molding
services to customers based nationally and regionally in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland.
At Aline, simple to complex geometries are possible and
limited only to the mold manufacturability. Tooling may
be expensive, but cost-per-part remains low.
Aline's Design Considerations
for Custom Plastic
Injection Molding
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To minimize sinking, warping, residual stresses, and
improve mold fill and cycle time, we use uniform wall
thickness.
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To achieve a minimum of one material thickness at the
inside corner radius, we allow a generous radius at
all corners.
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To ensure rapid cooling, short cycles times, and minimum
shot weight, we utilize the least thickness compliant
with the process, thermoplastic material, or product
design requirements.
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To facilitate easy withdrawal from the mold, we design
parts that feature a draft (taper) in the direction
of mold opening or closing.
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To improve part stiffness in bending, we use ribs or
gussets.
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