What is Multi-Shot Injection Molding?
Multi-shot injection molding is a form of precision molding that molds two or more materials onto each other in one plastic molding cycle. The end result is an integrated part with multiple distinct aspects. Multi-shot injection molding is used in numerous industries, such as automotive, consumer products and medical – just to name a few.
There are two types of multi-shot injection molding:
- Two-shot (2K) injection molding molds two different materials, colors or components together in a single cycle
- Three-shot (3K) injection molding molds three different materials, colors or components together in a single cycle
Whether to use 2K or 3K multi-shot injection molding is highly dependent on the needs of each individual project. While 2K is more commonly used, 3K is utilized for more intricate items. Chemtech Plastics specializes in both types. We can help guide you in the right direction for your unique project.
Benefits of Multi-Shot Medical Plastic Molding
Multi-shot injection molding has a number of benefits. From a design perspective, this process accommodates greater flexibility to execute complex designs and features, and ultimately a stronger product performance. It also provides enhanced aesthetic benefits, since it can create one product with multiple colors.
Multi-shot injection molding also saves on costs and increases efficiency by streamlining the molding of two or more components in a single streamlined process. It also reduces error due to its simplified one-stage process. Since this process is shorter, there is less room for mistakes. Lastly, greater efficiency cuts down on product waste.
Multi-Shot Injection Molding in the Medical Industry
The medical industry requires the manufacturing of millions of parts per year. We are able to support this large volume of production with our advanced proficiency in this area.
Chemtech Plastics has formed strong partnerships with medical device manufacturers that specialize in surgical and diagnostic applications due to our leading-edge multi-shot medical injection molding capabilities. We have a strong background in medical manufacturing as well as the experience and resources to fulfill government compliance requirements. We have extensive knowledge of the application and use of medical-grade and FDA-approved materials, including PC/ABS, PEEK, and more.
Chemtech Plastics Multi-Shot Injection Molding
When it comes to high-precision molding, Chemtech Plastics is number one. Our engineering expertise and state-of-the-art facilities allow us to produce tight-tolerance molded plastics with Class A surface finishes for the medical industry and beyond.
We specialize in both 2K and 3K multi-shot injection molding. When your project requires two or more plastic colors or materials, we can design and manufacture high-precision molds. Furthermore, we have designed our molding processes to efficiently and cost-effectively machine the complex parts you need.
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