The automotive industry is one of the fastest-paced when it comes to innovation. And plastic injection molding is one of the key reasons why. For decades, injection molding provided a way for car manufacturers to change from clunky metal materials to strong lightweight materials. In effect, cars became lighter, more fuel-efficient, and more accessible to drive.

Now, automotive injection molding is more important than before. With the mass production of cars and the car buyer’s appetite for new technology, plastics have a huge role to play. As an automotive component manufacturer, Plastics Plus has the capabilities to help propel these car makers forward. With us, you can keep pace with innovation, meet customer demands, and maintain an effective supplier relationship.

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As you know, the automotive industry is all about performance. A part’s performance depends on choosing a material that best suits the application. For example; heat, chemicals, hot liquid, gas, and heavy workload are common with auto parts. This means that you’ll want to consider resin material that can handle these elements. 

A product team can choose from thousands of different materials – each with its own properties. However, where one material has its strengths it also will have weaknesses. Evaluating the environment is a key process in choosing the right material. But to avoid a ‘buyer’s dilemma’ it is best to get involved with your material specialist early on. If you don’t have one, contact your injection molding partner and ask for their recommendations. If they are capable, they should point you in the right direction.