August 20, 2021

How do I know which plastics manufacturing process to use to turn my idea into a product?

We are often asked, “how do I know which plastics manufacturing process to use to turn my idea into a product?”

There can be multiple options but usually only one is best.

API offers two plastics manufacturing processes: rotational molding and injection molding.

What’s the difference?

Rotational molding tends to have these characteristics:

  • Bigger parts
  • Hollow parts
  • Lower volume runs
  • Longer cycle times
  • Cheaper mold costs
  • Higher part prices
  • Limited material selection

Injection molding characteristics include:

  • Smaller parts
  • Solid parts
  • High volume runs
  • Short cycle times
  • Higher mold costs
  • Cheaper part prices
  • Diverse material selection

Tired of being fed a “bill of goods?”. Feel like you are being directed to a process that may or may not be the best solution?

“API prides itself on being a solutions provider. We will visit with you about your idea and offer the right solution whether it means we get the work or not. This provides our customers with the confidence of knowing it’s not about the sale, it’s about what’s best for you.”

Jeremy Williams
API – Solutions in Plastics