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Manufacturing processes

The manufacturing process influences the particular plastic used and the characteristics of the product manufactured. The main manufacturing processes are:

  • injection blow moulding
  • calendering
  • casting
  • compression moulding
  • extrusion
  • injection moulding
  • rotational moulding
  • vacuum forming
  • 3D printing

Plastics

About plastics Materials Manufacturing processes
Extrusion blow moulding Injection blow moulding Injection stretch blow moulding Calendering Casting Compression moulding Dip moulding Extrusion Foaming Injection moulding Gas assisted injection moulding Insert moulding Resin transfer moulding Rotational moulding Thermoforming Vacuum forming 3D printing
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