North Carolina Injection Molding

Injection Molding Solutions in North Carolina

Advanced Plastiform, Inc. is a leading plastics engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in thermoforming and injection molding in North Carolina and across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Our experienced team of engineers and designers work with companies from a diverse range of industries such as the medical, automotive, and telecommunications sectors. We determine the right method of manufacturing to produce the custom plastic components and products that drive these industries forward. 

As part of our dedication to customer service, we ensure durable, long-lasting plastic products that are accurate and consistent with your approved design. We also prioritize helping your bottom line with low per-unit pricing and fast lead times.

Our Injection Molding Processes

Injection molding is the process of heating up thermoplastic pellets to a liquid state and, using a powerful injector, forcing the liquid into a custom-designed, double-sided tool. Once the parts have cooled, they are ejected from the tool to be painted, silk-screened, or otherwise customized. With injection presses ranging from 100 tons to 530 tons, plus a variety of high-quality thermoplastic materials available in a full range of colors and customization options, we have the ability to create the exact custom plastics our customers need.

When to Choose Injection Molding for Plastic Parts

Injection molding is a highly efficient manufacturing process ideal for producing large quantities of plastic parts with precision and consistency. It is especially beneficial when complex geometries, tight tolerances, and repeatable quality are required. Injection molding is also ideal for creating smaller pieces, intricately designed plastic components, and pieces with varying widths and thicknesses. 

The injection molding process also allows our manufacturing team to produce a large quantity fairly quickly while ensuring accuracy and consistency, even across thousands of pieces. Here are some of the key benefits and ideal project types for injection molding. 

Benefits of Injection Molding

• High-Volume Production: Once the mold is created, injection molding can produce thousands or even millions of parts rapidly, making it cost-effective for large production runs.
• Consistency and Precision: The process ensures uniformity in every part, which is critical for components that require exact dimensions and tight tolerances.
• Design Flexibility: Injection molding supports intricate designs, including undercuts and complex structures that are difficult to achieve with other manufacturing methods.
• Material Versatility: A wide range of thermoplastics and other materials can be used, allowing for parts with varying properties like strength, flexibility, and durability.
• Reduced Waste: The process is highly automated and optimized, often leading to minimal material waste and efficient use of resources.

Types of Projects Ideal for Injection Molding

• Consumer Products: Items such as household goods, toys, and appliances benefit from the high-volume and consistent quality of injection-molded parts.
• Automotive Components: Parts like dashboards, bumpers, and interior trim require the durability and precision that injection molding provides.
• Medical Devices: Injection molding is used to manufacture medical housings, syringe components, and other critical parts where reliability and sterility are paramount.
• Electronics Housings: The process enables the creation of robust, intricately designed enclosures that protect sensitive electronic components.
• Industrial Equipment: Components that must withstand high stress and repeated use in various industrial applications can be efficiently produced using injection molding.

The Cost of Injection Molding vs Thermoforming in NC

One of the main drawbacks of injection molding in North Carolina is that this manufacturing method has a higher up-front cost and longer lead time when compared to traditional thermoforming. Much of this comes from the high cost of tooling and the time it takes to design a prototype and create the injection tool. 

Injection Molding Design Complexities

Due to the need for a double-sided design, injection molding will automatically cost more and take longer to create than the single-sided tooling used in thermoforming. However, because of the extremely high-pressure injection, tooling must be made from a much harder material, such as steel, aluminum, or a beryllium-copper alloy. These materials are more expensive than the lighter aluminum used in thermoforming.

Low Per Unit Price vs Upfront Cost

While the up-front cost is higher and takes longer at the beginning, tooling, once designed, can be used as often as needed. For high-volume projects or ongoing order fulfillment, injection molding of your plastics can actually offer a very low per-unit price and repeat orders will often have a much faster lead time.

Our experienced team of designers and engineers will work with you to determine which plastics manufacturing method is best for you and your company, to help you get the accurate, durable plastics you need.

Contact Our Injection Molding Experts in North Carolina

Elevate your production process by partnering with our experienced injection molding experts in North Carolina. Contact us today to discuss your project needs, explore tailored solutions, and take the first step toward streamlined, high-quality manufacturing.

Get started now by calling us at  919-404-2080 or filling out our online contact form. We deliver to the entire state, including Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Durham, and Cary.