Injection Molding Manufacturers
If you are interested in using plastic molded component parts for your products, you need to find the right injection molding manufacturer. Injection molding manufacturing companies offer a variety of services, and not all of these companies can provide the same level of quality in their products and customer experiences. In order to ensure that you are receiving high-quality products for the right price, you need to compare your options carefully and choose the plastic injection molding manufacturer that can best meet the unique needs of your company.
What Do Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturers Do?
Injection molding is an advanced technique used in plastic product manufacturing. During this process, a plastic material is heated to its melting point and injected into a carefully constructed mold, where it will cool and harden to form the client’s requested part. Plastic injection molding can be used to create a variety of products of all shapes and sizes. It can also be used with a range of different grades and types of plastic.
It is the plastic injection manufacturer‘s job to construct the perfect mold and help clients choose the right material. The plastic injection manufacturer is also responsible for designing and implementing a streamlined, cost-effective production process.
Choosing the Right Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturer
When choosing a plastic injection molding manufacturer, there are several different issues to consider. The best manufacturers are those who are willing to work with a wide range of materials to meet the needs of their clients. The materials used should be of the best quality, and molds must be constructed well and maintained appropriately. It is also important to consider the company’s reputation, its experience and the quality of the customer service provided.
About Crestwood Industries
Not all plastic injection molding manufacturing companies are the same, and we know you have many options to choose from. However, Crestwood Industries is unwaveringly committed to providing superior products and services to every client.
Crestwood’s Plastic Injection Molding Services
All of Crestwood Industries’ plastic injection molding services are performed in-house using state of the art machinery and the highest quality of materials. We can handle all types of projects, from basic prototyping to high-volume, ongoing production. All projects are customized based on the client’s specifications, and we always aim to exceed expectations.
Crestwood can manufacture component parts in a range of sizes. We use a variety of engineering-grade resins, including Polycarbonate, Nylon, Acrylic, Acetal and ABS. Crestwood Industries maintains a total of 22 presses in-house, ranging in size from 22 tons to 390 tons.
Other benefits of our plastic injection molding services include:
- Complex and multi-cavity tooling.
- High precision, quality parts from low-tolerance and high-temperature resins.
- Shot sizes specific to your application from .05 oz to 32 oz.
- Quality with tolerances ranging from 1 to 3 thousandths of an inch, which is appropriate for most projects, to as little as 2 microns.
- Quantities ranging from 500 to 5 million units.
Crestwood Industries prioritizes the quality of its products. We use only the most advanced equipment and software in our facility. We also offer a range of secondary operations, including drilling, tapping, milling, sonic welding, assembly and testing.
Material Selection
At Crestwood Industries, we understand that selecting the right material for your plastic injection molding project is essential. We have decades of experience in material selection, and we can help you find the perfect material for any need. Our team works closely with our clients and multiple resin suppliers to find the perfect fit for both your budget and the overall outcome of your project.
Some of the engineering grade thermoplastic materials we work with include:
- Acrylic
- TPE
- Nylon
- ABS/Polycarbonate Blends
- Polycarbonate
- ABS
Some of the top commodity grade thermoplastic resins we work with include:
- High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
When selecting a material for a client’s project, we consider a range of factors. For example, during the project development phase, we will consider:
- Potential chemical exposures.
- Potential exposures to UV light and/or extreme temperatures.
- Special colorings.
- Potential for fire risks.
Crestwood’s Additional Services
Plastic injection molding is not the only service we offer to our clients. Some of the other services we can provide include:
Mold Transfer and Maintenance
Our team has successfully managed multiple mold transfer programs for both single and multiple parts. Our goal is to get molds into production as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while simultaneously ensuring a high-quality product. For this reason, we carefully inspect and evaluate every mold.
Our mold maintenance programs typically involve a daily inspection of molds, as well as preventative maintenance and repairs. However, we are happy to customize our mold maintenance programs to meet your specific needs.
Inventory Management
Crestwood Industries wants to be more than just a manufacturing partner. Our goal is to become an extension of your in-house operation so you can run a streamlined, profitable business. Our team will work closely with purchasing planners and production planners to ensure that your assembly line receives a constant supply of the parts it needs to operate smoothly.
Some of the programs we currently have under management include:
- Kanban
- Lean
- Blanket Order
- Barcode
Precision Tooling Services
Crestwood Industries’ advanced precision tooling services allow us to maintain an exceptional product quality and efficient, streamlined production for our clients. We have many years of experience with precision tooling, and we pass the benefits of this experience on to our clients.
Our plastic injection molding factory offers a full range of tooling services:
- Designing and building of new tools, including family tools and multi-cavity tools for molding machines ranging from 22 to 390 tons.
- Engineering input on the viability and manufacturability of parts, as well as optimal tooling design.
- Tool reconditioning, modification, maintenance and repair.
- Tool transfer for reshoring and consolidation.
- Tool testing and process development for consistency and accuracy.
Crestwood Industries is one of the top plastic injection molding companies in the business. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your company grow.