While many injection molding companies are starting to put much more emphasis on aluminum injection molds and tooling for its advantages over steel, Midwest Mold has been specializing in it for decades.

This process is ideal for someone who’s looking for prototypes and low volume manufacturing runs for their plastic parts. One might ask, what’s so special about aluminum injection molding and how can I utilize it for my injection molding needs?

Our ideal customer for low volume molding places a high value on supplier relationships, understands price is one element of total cost and utilizes Midwest Mold as their preferred partner in plastic product development to solve problems, propose solutions and share best practices in tool design and optimized processing for shot to shot repeatability.

If you have the “cant wait” mentality and are looking for physical examples of your plastic part ASAP, consider Midwest Mold for your rapid prototyping and prototype injection mold partner. We have 3D printing capabilities and can create and ship your product quickly and easily. Confused about what’s the best process for you? Take a look at our case study that compares 3D Printing vs. Low Volume Production to see which one suits your project best.

We encourage prospective customers to bring their next plastic development project to Midwest Mold to experience what our team has to offer firsthand!

Through prototyping and field-testing, we were able to supply an enclosure that met the customer’s specifications. As a result, the enclosure is currently being injection molded in a two-part family mold using Dupont’s Delrin 100. Furthermore, this component is molded under strict guidelines to ensure part integrity and a waterproof enclosure. To aid in waterproofing, Jaco provides a die cut gasket that makes the seal between the lid and the enclosure.

Jaco achieved this specification by adding external ribs to the enclosure to ensure strength and to retain a castle nut. This allowed the user to service the enclosure in the field without the need for special tools.

We’re also proud of our speed, providing short turnaround on injection molding services without sacrificing quality or precision. We’re constantly refining our production process, implementing new ways to reduce inefficiencies and shorten lead times for our customers. Whether you’re looking for short run production, rapid tooling or prototyping services we can help you find the best solution and deliver it quickly and efficiently.

The application called for a two-part injection molded Delrin enclosure and a die-cut gasket. Specifications include electrical isolation, flexural strength, and most importantly the ability to remain waterproof at depths of ten feet or more. During the prototype stages, the customer added an additional specification. Accordingly, this called for the enclosure to be field serviceable without the use of special tools.

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Low volume molding projects typically require less than 10,000 pieces per year and Midwest Mold has 100 ton, 165 ton and 330 ton plastic injection molding machines in-house and the ability to go larger as needed.

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Low volume plastic injection molding is driven by customers that have a continuous product development cycle or lower product demand.  Midwest Mold works with product developers, OEMs and tier suppliers to supply plastic injection molded parts for demanding specifications, timelines and budgets.

Midwest Mold isn’t like other Prototype/Low Volume facilities. We have the experience and equipment to provide unparalleled speed, flexibility and support. We use our exceptional molding expertise to provide comprehensive technical guidance and tooling options for your project. We don’t just send a price estimate for a new project; we send an informed quote after learning about your needs. We pride ourselves on working closely with you from the start, making sure job specifications align with your project goals.

A supplier of electronic enclosures to the blasting industry called on Jaco with a demanding application. That demanding application required the injection molding of Delrin plastic.

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