Molds consist of at least 2 parts and the where they meet is called the parting line. When looking at an injection molded product you can see a witness mark along it (in most cases). Some designers discreetly place the parting line on the mold so that it is more subtle and cannot be seen. Parting lines are sometimes very noticeable and this is because mold sections never align and close perfectly. Another important aspect of mold design is the addition of a draft angle. If a part has walls which are ninety degrees it is difficult to eject. This is because the walls will drag along the core section of the mold and also create a vacuum. Adding a draft angle of one to two degrees to the part wall will facilitate the ejection of the finished product.

Injection molding is a process which uses high pressure and force to inject molten plastic resin into a mold. Once the plastic is injected into the mold it is then cooled and ejected In order to handle these forces, a high quality expensive tool is required to produce injection molded parts. One benefit of this process is the low cost to produce a unit when producing several thousand pieces a year. Below is a description of the process in more detail.

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