Injection Moulding Vs Vacuum Forming

Injection Moulding and Vacuum Forming are two very popular processes to make plastic parts. This article explains the capabilities of both processes and gives a basic guideline of the kinds of products each process is most suitable for. First, a quick summary of how the processes work: What is injection moulding? Injection moulding is a way of making plastic parts by melting the plastic material and injecting this into an injection mould tool. For more detail, have a look at our schematic overview of the injection moulding process, or watch our screwthread injection moulding video to see it in action. What is vacuum forming? Vacuum Forming is a way of forming plastic parts by stretching a heated sheet of plastic over a vacuum forming tool. You can have a look at our vacuum forming process page, or watch our vacuum forming video for an in-depth explanation.

For more information on Injection Moulding Vs Vacuum Forming talk to Toolcraft Plastics Ltd