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Custom plastic injection moulding is a key technique for producing long-lasting, high-performance products. At Mardon Australia, we specialise in creating tailored solutions that extend the lifespan of your products. Our precision moulding services cater to diverse industries across Australia, offering exceptional durability and efficiency for your plastic components.
Why is Custom Plastic Injection Moulding Necessary?
Custom plastic injection moulding is a manufacturing process that involves designing and producing plastic parts tailored to specific requirements or applications. It’s an advanced form of plastic moulding where a unique mould is created to match the exact specifications of a particular product or component.
In this process, plastic pellets are melted and injected under high pressure into a custom-designed mould, where the material cools and solidifies into the desired shape.
There are a couple of reasons why this process is necessary.
• Precision and Complexity: This process allows the creation of highly precise, complex parts tailored to specific applications that standard moulds can’t achieve.
• Enhanced Product Functionality: Custom designs then enable parts that meet unique industry requirements, improving product quality and performance.
• Cost Efficiency: While initial mould setup is an investment, custom moulding reduces per-unit costs in large-scale production and minimises waste.
• Reduced Secondary Processing: Custom moulding likewise accommodates complex designs, often eliminating the need for additional processing steps.
• Durability and Material Versatility: Customisation enables the selection of materials best suited to specific applications, such as UV-resistant plastics.
• Industry-Specific Solutions: Custom plastic injection moulding supports the production of parts that can withstand stress, temperature, or environmental factors, which are essential for sectors like automotive and medical.
Mardon Australia Helps in Improving Product Lifespan
To improve product lifespan, Mardon Australia carries out custom plastic injection moulding meticulously.
The first step in our custom plastic injection moulding process is designing the part and creating a 3D model. We work closely with the client to understand the part’s functional requirements, including material selection, strength, flexibility, and environmental factors.
Once the design is finalised, we create a custom mould. The mould is precision-engineered to match the specifications in the CAD model. It is also designed with channels for the plastic to flow into and areas to allow for cooling, ensuring that the part is both well-formed and solidified properly.
Selecting the appropriate plastic material is also vital during this process. We choose materials based on the part’s end use. We also consider factors like chemical resistance, temperature tolerance, strength, and flexibility. The selected material is fed into an injection moulding machine to melt the plastic pellets or granules.
The molten plastic is then injected under high pressure into the custom mould cavity, filling the shape of the part. The mould is kept at a controlled temperature to ensure the material solidifies at the right rate. The cooling phase is critical, as it determines the final quality of the part and its structural integrity. After the part has cooled and solidified, the mould is opened, and the part is ejected.
At this stage, any excess plastic or flash that remains around the edges of the part may be trimmed or removed. In some cases, secondary processes such as drilling, polishing, or coating might be required to meet additional specifications.