Those of us who work on custom plastic injection molds in Missouri often find ourselves using jargon that others do not understand. Like any industry, it is like we have our own language and that can leave outsiders lost in the process. Here at LeVic Plastics, we want to help you navigate through our world of plastics, and to do so we can educate. Join us in navigating these three important terms in the plastic industry through this article.
Overmolding
The first term we will be exploring is known as overmolding services. Overmolding is a process where a single part is created using two or more different materials in combination. Typically, the first material, sometimes referred to as the substrate, is partially or fully covered by subsequent materials during the manufacturing process.
Thermoplastic
Secondly, we are going to explore the term thermoplastic. This is known as a substance that become plastic on heating and harden on cooling and are able to repeat these processes. This is often a substance that is used to manufacture toys, food storage containers, and plastic grocery bags for example.
Horizontal and Vertical Molding
Lastly, we are going to explore the terms of horizontal and vertical molding in the plastic industry. In horizontal molding, this method has the molds clamping horizontally. Once the mold is complete it can open up and drop out the finished product on its own or with assistance. Vertical molding is different in the sense that the molds lie flat instead of horizontal. This is so that the product does not fall out of the mold but is removed by robot to hand.
Custom injection molding in Missouri can be an intimidating process, especially if you are not familiar with the language we use frequently. However, we hope this article is helpful in the process of learning more along with us. From aluminum molds to steel molds in Missouri, we consider LeVic Plastics to be well versed throughout the different requirements and variety of language we use. Custom plastic injection molds in Missouri are a very precise science, and therefore requires an intense level of focus and dedication to the learning process. If you are needing plastic injection molding services in Missouri, we encourage you to reach out to our team at LeVic Plastics so we can start your project today!
