Every year, younger generations entering the workforce are faced with ever-changing technology and processes, especially if they look to enter the blue-collar workforce right out of high school or college. This is why it is important to us here at Molded Products to educate the public about who we are and what we do!
Unless you work in a manufacturing setting, the terms ‘injection molding’ and ‘custom manufacturing’ likely sound incredibly in-depth. While these assumptions are not entirely false, the objectives that these processes fulfill and the mechanics behind them are actually quite simple.
How simple? Let’s explore each of these processes individually and uncover some of the basics that are involved in these contemporary manufacturing processes and what industries we serve at Molded Products.
Injection Molding
Industries such as healthcare and automotive often demand the mass production of plastic parts. While the sheer volume of these integral parts and the speed at which they can be produced is vital in our society, quality must remain paramount.
The plastic material utilized in injection molding starts in granular form, funneled into the barrel from the hopper on the machine. This plastic material is heated while in the barrel, which melts it before being injected into a mold; a portion referred to as a ‘shot.’ Once the part cools and is removed from the mold, the process repeats.
Injection molding not only speeds up the process way beyond older, antiquated methods but the accuracy and quality of the products produced are also streamlined as well. This level of quality is possible because the parts being produced are simple enough to replicate thousands of times a day.
Custom Manufacturing
Custom manufacturing is a specialized process that focuses on the designing, engineering, and producing goods tailored to a customer’s unique specifications. Unlike mass production, which relies on assembly lines to rapidly produce large quantities of standardized products, custom manufacturing is a more hands-on and made-to-order approach. This process, also known as job production, requires close collaboration between the customer and the manufacturer to ensure that the final product meets the specific requirements and expectations of the customer.
The custom manufacturing process begins with an in-depth understanding of the customer’s needs. This level of personalization allows for greater flexibility and precision, ensuring that the product aligns perfectly with the customer’s vision.
One of the key advantages of custom manufacturing is the ability to produce unique, high-quality products without the customers having to worry about the complexities of production. Molded Products can handle the entire process from design to delivery. This not only ensures high standards of quality and timeliness but also allows businesses to focus on their core competencies while leveraging the expertise of custom manufacturing.
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