What is Injection Molding and How Does it Work?

#injectionmolding Learn everything you need to know about injection molding in this video. We'll explain what injection molding is, what the injection molding machine looks like, and how the injection molding process goes.

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00:00 Introduction to this video about what injection molding is and how injection molding works.

00:14 What is Injection Molding. In this section, we go over what injection molding is. Also, the benefits and drawbacks of manufacturing parts through injection molding are discussed.

02:12 When should you use injection molding? Here we go over scenarios in which injection molding could be an option for you.

02:45 The injection molding machine. In this section we're going to explain what an injection molding machine looks like and go over all the important elements of the machine. We'll go over such things as: the hopper, the mold, the reciprocating screw and the runner system.

04:22 The injection molding process. In this final section of the video, we'll explain how the injection molding process works by showing an animation of a run.

*Correction at 3:05
In this segment of the video, we discuss the injection unit and specifically highlight the function of the reciprocating screw. A callout is made for the reciprocating screw on the press; however, it's important to clarify that the part identified in the video belongs to the clamping unit and is not related to the reciprocating screw.



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[MS-xsts]

been working in plastic technology for few years now and you have the best explanation I came across. I am working with injection molding, extrsuion molding and granulation machines

[robsiekmann]

I’m a process technician for moulding processes and this explenation is spot on! And a like for the Arburg!

[duffamongus]

Great video. Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you.

[Viggo-nl]

I'm working in this trade as a freshman. Very good video for me kind rookies o understand! good job!

[michal]

I am starting to learn about plastic inejction molding and this is a great video to start of.
Thank you very much for this.

[nduduuu]

Easy to understand explanation, great video. Thank you very much

[mogadimetsosanele]

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[diane]

Thank you for the comprehensive information

[nafisatahmed]

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[sorifulislam-ljjl]

Great & easy teaching tutorial in this video.

[avaxie]

Thank you very much for explaining the working of the injection molding to us, very informative.

[mlmil]

Tools/moulds and machines are expensive for short series, but for mass production are excellent choice. Been working in injection molding industry for 6 years until now.

[motsidisirankwe]

Hi I am an anthropology student and I am curious about the labour and human relation involved in the production of injection molded plastic products.

[MoldMaker-HiVoloTooling]

Like the video, We are injection mold maker in Shenzhen City China.

[charliebramley]

for a-level, screw often called Archimedes screw

[koushikv]

Nice explained 👍🏼, I have an one component can you some design idea plse.

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