Synonyms:
Injection Molding
A form of injection molding where molten polymer is injected into a mold. Once that part cools and the polymer hardens, the part is ejected and trimmed. It is the most common method of manufacturing plastic parts.
It is common to use the term injection molding to refer to plastic injection molding. Although metal injection molding is also a type of injection molding.
In additive manufacturing, high-strength and high-temperature materials can be used to make molds or inserts for plastic injection molding. Additive manufacturing is often used to make a physical prototype of a part before molds are made. Production additive manufacturing may be a viable alternative for some plastic injection molded parts.
Abbreviated as PIM.
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