Plastic molds are being used for automotive parts because they could contribute to the weight reduction of the car and thereby, it contributes to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. The other inherent properties of plastics such as flexibility, corrosion resistance, durability as well as cost-effectiveness contribute greatly to the lower prices of the car that you witness in the modern times.
Plastics used in automotive parts moulding
There are about 13 high-performance plastic molds that would be used in automotive hardware. But three types of plastics that are used in automotive parts are Polypropylene, PVC and Polyurethane. For more details information: HQMOULD
What type of moulding is used?
The injection molding is the process that is used to make automotive parts. About 90% of automotive parts are made using injection molding. The vehicle components that are produced using this include
- Door handle components
- Interior bezels
- Molded spacer blocks
- Pads and cushions
- Backlighting Controls and buttons
- DVD Housings
- Shifter knobs and assemblies
- Instrument panel components
- Gears