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Benefit
from new technology with two-shot molds from Aline Components,
Inc., a leading plastic injection molding manufacturer located
in Pennsylvania. As an international supplier it is important
that we stay up-to-date on all advancements in the thermoplastic
injection molding industry. For this reason, we have invested
in rapidly-growing two-shot molding technology. At Aline
we stay current on new computer programs, advanced materials,
and any other innovative developments that promote the growth
of the two-shot process.
Advantages of Aline’s
Two-shot Molds
- Improves quality
- Increases product features
- Reduces setup time, labor costs, and cost
per part
- Produces multi-colored or multi-resin
parts
- Produces parts with moveable components
- Eliminates most post-molding operations
Two-shot molding is one of many variations
of multi-component thermoplastic injection molding. A cost-effective
method, two-shot molds produce custom plastic parts and
components with two or more colors or material combinations
simultaneously. First, one color or material is injected
into the mold and allowed to cool. Then, a second color
or material is injected around or over the first. This process
may be continued for parts that require more than two colors
or material combinations.
Applications of Aline’s
Two-shot Molds
Many designers and engineers are continuously developing
new uses for custom plastic parts or components produced
via two-shot or multiple-component molds. Some examples
of these products include, multi-color parts, flexible hinges,
parts with molded-in seals, parts with shock-absorbing,
acoustic dampening, or soft grip features, and toys with
moveable parts. Hard and soft thermoplastic material combinations
are commonly used in applications such as conveyor chain
links, control elements for venting, levers, radio, or lights,
clips with a gasket or damping element, a thermos mechanism,
a lamp socket for a washing machine, and much more. With
Aline the possibilities are endless.
By eliminating secondary processes for logos,
graphics, or text, two-shot molds are replacing older,
more time-consuming multi-step plastic manufacturing systems.
Aline’s experience in two-shot molding technology
allows us to provide customers with design recommendations,
possible material combinations, tool and machine recommendations,
as well as a host of other useful thermoplastic injection
molding processing parameters.
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