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GO4 Mould is a high-quality mold manufacturer that has been in the industry for over 20 years. We specialize in automotive injection molding and it’s no wonder, considering our expertise and vast knowledge of the process. With GO4 Mould you’ll be able to get your hands on anything from small components to large, highly complex pieces of machinery like dies and molds.

GO4 Mould is a well-known services provider in the field of mould manufacturing, injection moulding, product designing, and prototyping. We also offer complete solutions for the assembly process by providing injection mold machining or cold runner systems for secondary operations such as trimming or cutting processes.

Go4 Mould ensures the highest quality products by having all of its parts manufactured in-house. This allows them to keep better control over the process and ensures that you get your final product faster than ever before.

For further reading, check out the section below for an extensive FAQ guide on Automotive Injection Molding to address some of your basic inquiries.

1. What is Automotive Injection Molding?

Automotive injection molding is a manufacturing process where molten plastic is injected into a two-piece metal mold. The melted plastic enters the piece mold and cools before being ejected from the die and trimmed to the final shape by cutting or shearing. This process can be used for items such as bumpers, sunroofs, and door panels.

This process is used for manufacturing is that it allows you to produce large quantities of items at a time. This leads to less labor and material costs, as well as reduces lead times on projects. It also opens up possibilities when creating new products since it is a fast and efficient process.

Automotive injection molding is a highly sophisticated process that requires decades of experience to master. Go4 Mould can help you locate a supplier to assist with your automotive injection molding needs.

2. What are the Major Steps of Injection Molding?

Some of the major steps of injection molding include:

• Preparing the plastic pellets and melt tanks: 

This is done by melting raw materials like PP, ABS, or PVC at very high temperatures (up to 350 degrees Celsius). The melted product can then be cooled and filtered for use in further processing.

• Preparing the metal molds:

The metal molds are made from hardened steel that is precision ground. The mold maker must also cut all of the necessary parts to create what will be molded.

• Centrifugal casting:

This involves placing the prepared plastic pellets into a machine where they are heated until they become liquid and injected through an opening, which fills the mold. Once the plastic has cooled and solidified, it is ejected from the die to be trimmed by shear or cutter.

• Continuous injection molding:

This method uses a rotating screw to push the plastic into the mold, which eliminates any pressure build-up within the machine and allows for high-speed production rates.

3. What are Some Benefits of Automotive Injection Molds?

Some benefits of automotive injection molding include:

• Automotive parts can be made quickly with minimal costs when using this process since it is highly productive and efficient.
• It is also a versatile process that allows you to create parts with complex geometries and internal passages, which can’t be done using other manufacturing techniques such as die-casting or stamping.
• Large quantities can be made in a short amount of time due to high production speeds. This leads to reduced costs and less time spent on the project.
• This process can allow you to make items that are lighter in weight since it doesn’t require the use of heavy metal components.
• This process can be used for items such as bumpers, sunroofs, and door panels
• Automotive injection molding is a first-rate process that ensures your product will be durable and last for years to come

4. What are the Applications of Injection Molding in the Automotive Sector?

Injection molding is a manufacturing process that uses pressure to push certain materials into a cavity and then allow them to cool before removing them. This technique has many applications in the automotive industry, including car body parts as well as small pieces such as interior door handles as well as exterior components such as fenders and headlights. As injection molding is a manufacturing process, it can be said to be an automated production method.

The use of injection molding in the automotive sector has allowed for the development of lighter and more durable components than those available using other methods. For example, ABS plastic is used as it provides high impact resistance and durability, although its low melting point allows parts to cool quickly, allowing for shorter runs.We also have auto lamp molds for your choice

5. Injection Molding Materials Used by Go4 Mould for Manufacturing Automotive Parts

Some suitable materials for automotive injection molding include:

(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) ABS:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a petroleum-based plastic material that can be used to create interior trims and exterior parts. It has good flow properties, which makes it easy to fill intricate molds with thin sections or undercuts.  It is also resistant to many chemicals and can be dyed.

Acetal (POM):

Polyoxymethylene is a low-friction material that has high tensile strength, stiffness, chemical resistance, and excellent dimensional stability under heat. It’s often used for items such as gears or bearings because of its ability to transfer torque with minimal lubrication.

Polycarbonate (PC):

This thermoplastic material is an extremely durable plastic that can be used to create exterior parts, such as taillights or headlight lenses.  It has high impact strength at low temperatures and becomes flexible when it’s heated above 135°F / 57°C. It also resists corrosion and is impact absorbent.

Polypropylene (PP):

This plastic material is often used for interior trims, such as cup holders or gear shift levers.  It has a high degree of chemical resistance and can be dyed easily to create bright colors that pop in the sun’s light. It also has good flow properties and shear strength, which makes it a suitable material for automotive injection molding.

Polyethylene (PE):

This plastic is an extremely versatile material that can be cast-off to create exterior parts such as bumper covers or interior trims.  It has good impact resistance and chemical resistance properties while also being abrasion-resistant and having a high degree of insulation.

6. What are the Advanced Quality Control Techniques for Automotive Injection Molding?

Advanced quality control techniques that can be used for automotive injection molding include:

CMM scanning:

This is a non-contact method of measuring real dimensions and angles in three-dimensional space. It’s often used to inspect the internal geometry of molds before they go into production so you know if critical features such as ejector pins or sprue gates are in the right place.

CT scanning:

This is another non-destructive method that uses X-rays to create cross-sections of parts. It’s often employed when you need specific information about a part of its features, such as porosity and thickness measurements for wall sections (thinness monitoring).

Finite element analysis (FEA):

This is a numerical simulation technique that can be used to predict how well injection molded parts will perform in the real world. It’s often employed during tool and dies design to see if critical features such as cooling lines or ejector pins are capable of withstanding high-stress conditions, which could lead to part failure.

Injection molding is an affordable way to create low volume or one-off automotive parts because the molds can be reused over and over again. This reduces tool costs, which ultimately save you money during production.  Additionally, there are no expensive dies required to form plastic around metal components, which is common practice with other manufacturing processes.

7. Is injection Molding Suitable for Automotive Prototypes?

Injection molding is a great choice for creating automotive prototypes because it’s often used to create one-off or low-volume parts that can be designed, molded, and tested in a short period of time. It also can produce complex shapes with thin walls and undercuts like control arms or dashboard consoles that might be difficult to create in other manufacturing processes.

And depending on the material you use; injection molded parts can be durable enough to survive thousands of miles in a vehicle over several years. That’s why so many automakers and automotive suppliers turn to this production method for creating prototypes and test mules.

8. Can We Perform Injection Molding for Metal Parts?

Injection molding is a fantastic option for creating metal parts because the process itself doesn’t require any type of die or expensive equipment.  It’s also capable of producing complex shapes with thin walls and undercuts, which makes it an excellent option if you need to create one-off automotive components that have unique geometries not possible to create with other manufacturing processes.

9. How to Find a Reliable Automotive Injection Molding Service Provider from China?

Finding the right automotive injection molding service provider in China is easy if you know where to look. GO4 Mould has been in this industry from past two decades, which means we have the required experience to create custom tooling that can be used for low volume or high production runs.

We design our tools using SolidWorks software so our customers can be confident in the final product. Our quality inspection unit ensures the quality of every manufactured product. GO4 Mould also provides free technical support for all of its customers.

10. Does Go4 Mould Offer Custom Injection Molding Services for Automotive Parts?

Go4 Mould offers various ”custom injection molding services” for automotive parts.  Some custom services include:

• Custom molds made in 18 days or less
• High volume production runs with low minimums and quick lead times
• Rush service available to meet deadlines when needed
• Ability to mold carbon fiber infused materials
• Custom colors, textures, and gloss levels are available upon request

11. What is the Minimum Production Time Offered by Go4 Mould for a Standard Injection Molding Project?

GO4 Mould offers a minimum production time of 25 days for a standard injection molding project.  They also offer rush service if you need your parts in less time, and their molds can be created from one to five cavity tool designs on an 18-day production lead time or 25 days for a three-cavity tool design.

The minimum production run offered by GO4 MOULD for a standard tool design with up to five cavities is 500 pieces.  They also offer larger runs when needed, and can create multi-cavity tools that allow you to produce thousands of parts in one shot if desired. The more cavities your tool has, the lower the cost per part will be because it reduces cycle time and allows you to produce multiple parts at once instead of just one piece every few minutes.

12. How to Place Order at Go4 Mould?

You can check several available options at our website such as contact number, form filling, or via e-mail. All you have to do now is contact our staff and talk to one of them about your concerns. You can place your order over the phone or through email. You can also visit our website at GO4 Mould to get more information on what we can do for you.

Go4 Mould’s headquarters are located in Shanghai, China. However, we also have a sales office and warehouse located in Ohio USA to serve customers throughout North America.  We provide our services for clients around the world with affordable pricing that doesn’t require extra fees related to shipping or taxes because it’s provided as part of GO4 Mould’s standard rates.