Injection Moulding FAQ

What is Injection Moulding?

Injection moulding is a process for producing plastic parts by injecting molten material into a mould. It’s ideal for consistent, high-quality components in production-grade materials, making it suitable for both development and low-volume production.

What type of Injection Moulding do you offer?

We specialise in low-volume injection moulding. This allows you to validate designs in real materials and bridge the gap between prototype and mass production. It’s also ideal for ongoing low-volume production where consistency and quality are essential.

Which materials can be used for Injection Moulding?

We mould a wide range of thermoplastics, including ABS, nylon, polypropylene and elastomers. Our team can advise on the most suitable material based on the strength, flexibility, and surface finish you need.

How does Injection Moulding compare to 3D Printing and CNC Machining?

3D printing and CNC machining are often used for prototyping or very low volumes, giving flexibility in design and speed of turnaround. Injection moulding is the next step when you need higher volumes of consistent, production-grade parts. Many of our customers start with 3D printing or CNC machining for prototypes, then move to injection moulding for low-volume production.

How many parts can you produce?

We typically supply from a handful of parts up to a few thousand, making injection moulding well-suited to bridge manufacturing, pilot runs, and repeat low-volume production.

How long does Injection Moulding take?

Every project is unique, and lead times vary depending on the complexity of the tooling and the number of parts required. We’ll confirm timescales when we provide your quote.

Do you produce the mould tooling in-house?

Yes. We design and manufacture the mould tooling in-house using our CNC machining expertise. This gives us full control over accuracy, quality and timescales, and means we can adapt quickly if your design changes.

Can tooling be modified if my design changes?

Yes. Because we machine our tooling in-house on CNC equipment, we can make modifications or updates quickly and accurately. This flexibility helps reduce delays and costs compared to outsourcing.

Do you provide post-mould assembly?

Yes. We offer in-house post-mould assembly for a complete manufacturing solution. This includes fitting inserts, joining components, or assembling multiple parts into finished units.

What industries use your Injection Moulding services?

We support clients across sectors including medical, aerospace, automotive, consumer goods and electronics, where functional, production-quality parts are essential.

Is confidentiality guaranteed?

Yes. We frequently work with clients on pre-market products and are happy to sign NDAs to protect your project.