When Should I Consider Low Volume Injection Molding?
Let’s start with a few things that you might not know about. Most people know that injection molding is a high efficient process which used popularly in mass production. But nowadays, we can apply this process in low volume manufacturing. When should I consider about low volume injection molding? Here, we are going to talk about our opinions about it.
When Should Used Low Volume Injection Molding
- Low volume molding is suitable for plastic molded part ranges from 50 PCS to 100,000 PCS.
- Low volume molding is suitable for the part needed in special material, this is benefit from the diversity of injection material.
- Low Volume Molding is suitable for blanket order, you can have 500 parts this month, and have another 300 parts next year.
- Low volume molding can have much short lead-time than traditional molding, this is benefit from rapid tooling process, which allows you to build your mold in shorter lead-time.
Quick Table
| No. | Suitable Scenario | Why It Works | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small to medium quantity production | Low volume molding covers a wide range from 50 PCS to 100,000 PCS | You need 500 or 50,000 parts — both are within range |
| 2 | Parts requiring special materials | Benefits from the diversity of injection molding materials (ABS, PC, Nylon, POM, PEEK, etc.) | Your part needs heat-resistant or flame-retardant material |
| 3 | Blanket orders with flexible delivery | You can split your order over time without re-tooling | 500 parts this month, another 300 parts next year |
| 4 | Projects with tight timelines | Rapid tooling process allows mold to be built in a much shorter lead time than traditional molding | Get your parts weeks faster than standard production tooling |
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Contact Us
TEAM Rapid offers not only large volume injection molding service but also low volume production. In order to cut down the manufacturing costs, we apply the MUD system in low volume molding. You own the mold, we export the parts to you. Want to know more about us? Contact our team at sales@teamrapidtooling.com today and get a free quote.
