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want shapes in your design to be simple or com-
plex?
Reflect on whether it is speed and scalability
or strong design and shape that will make your
product work best, since that is what the pro-
cesses offer. Another question to ask is if com-
ing is that it helps conserve resources. Because paring with thermoforming or injection molding
it produces very little scrap, rotational plastic will be necessary to pick the most suitable pro-
molding is considered both economical and eco- cess.
friendly. Because being sustainable is mandatory
nowadays, this feature makes a huge difference. In essence, choosing the right techniques also
opens up possibilities for your project. Since
The Innovation Race: Who’s Keeping Up? plastic manufacturing is not static, the solution
must be individualized for every project.
Plastic manufacturing processes are successful
because they focus on innovation. In both cas- Final Thoughts: Keeping Curiosity Alive
es, there have been improvements in terms of
speed, energy use and creating more detailed Regardless of whether you design, produce or
designs. Rotomolding now uses technology and just find plastics interesting, plastic molding pro-
smart ways to regulate heat, but blow molding cesses will capture your interest. Blow molding
is now joining forces with injection molding to and rotational molding prove that innovation,
reach improved precision. engineering and creativity work together in this
sector.
Rotational molding, injection molding and blow
molding cannot be seen as exclusive to each Therefore, whenever you get a plastic item, stop
other in this topic. Actually, modern factories and question: Was blow molding or rotomold-
commonly use different techniques to reach ing the method they used? Which factors influ-
their targets. This is what goes on to bring other enced the way it was built, its durability and how
plastic molding methods closer together and of- it works? These answers could impress you and
fer more options. may lead to your next major idea for molding
plastics.
So, Which Process Should You Choose?
A comparison between spinning, pressing and
Picking between blow molding and rotational blowing methods ensures you are prepared to
molding requires thinking ahead and planning use them appropriately and wisely in the indus-
effectively. Is it important to create products that try.
are all the same or would making each product
unique be more tempting? Is ensuring the prod- Source – Plastics Technology
uct is strong more important than how quickly
it is produced? Have you decided whether you
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