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Concerns abound in the automotive industry over whether mold manufacturers can keep up with release dates scheduled for 2014 vehicles. With the number of vehicles expected to exceed 17 million in 2014 and rising again in 2015, suppliers of OEM and Tier 1 are in doubt about the ability of the mold industry .

Looking back in 2013, was a very good year for most mould makers and molders. Most companies were busy - especially those that serve the automotive industry, where the demand is for suppliers to increase capacity. While some of the largest Tier 1 company is meeting, there is a reluctance among smaller suppliers, level 2 to invest in expansion. They have been down this road before.

At the heart of any injection molding operation is the plastic injection mould. A good mould manufacturer will produce quality parts.

As an injection molder, one of your priorities should be to find a mould maker who actually wants to make a difference to your productivity.

What is Injection Molding?

Injection molding is a manufacturing process widely used for the production of articles of plastic toys and trinkets for automotive body panels, water bottles and cell phone cases. A liquid plastic is forced into a mold and cured - it sounds simple, but it is a complex process. The fluid used will vary from hot glass to a variety of plastics - thermosetting and thermoplastic.