Trying to decide between injection molding and thermoforming? Industrial Custom Products is here to help you choose the method that best suits your project needs.
Becoming familiar with the pros and cons of thermoforming and injection molding can help you make a clear and guided decision that will lead toward speedy project completion and a successful product launch!
Thermoforming vs. Injection Molding
There are a few key differences between these two processes: both in how they are performed, as well as the ideal use cases for each.
Thermoforming
- Flat sheets of thermoplastics are heated to a pliable temperature, then molded to a tool shape using suction from a vacuum.
- Final pieces can be hand trimmed or trimmed with a multi-axis CNC.
- Lower tooling costs & shorter lead times.
- Very cost-effective for lower-volume and larger parts.
Injection Molding
- Thermoplastic pellets are heated to a liquid and then injected into a mold.
- Final pieces are removed from the mold.
- Higher tooling costs & longer lead times.
- Very cost effective for high-volume parts with a longer life cycle.
Trying to decide between injection molding and thermoforming? Industrial Custom Products is here to help you choose the method that best suits your project needs.
Becoming familiar with the pros and cons of thermoforming and injection molding can help you make a clear and guided decision that will lead toward speedy project completion and a successful product launch!
Thermoforming vs. Injection Molding
There are a few key differences between these two processes: both in how they are performed, as well as the ideal use cases for each.
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