Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide

Explore our detailed guide on 7 formative manufacturing technologies, highlighting their key aspects. This infographic offers a concise comparison to help you select the best process for your manufacturing needs.

Formative manufacturing technologies are crucial for producing parts with precision, efficiency, and scalability. Our infographic, created with insights from our lead injection moulding engineer, provides a comprehensive overview of seven major technologies (injection moulding, vacuum casting, plastic extrusion, thermoforming, compression moulding, blow moulding, and die casting) according to key factors.

Key highlights

  • Injection moulding: Suitable for high-volume production with excellent dimensional accuracy and a wide range of material options.
  • Vacuum casting: Ideal for producing rigid plastic prototypes and small production runs with high surface finish quality.
  • Plastic extrusion: Best for continuous production of parts with simple geometries.
  • Thermoforming: Useful for creating large parts with simpler designs.
  • Compression moulding: Effective for producing parts from rubbers and silicone materials.
  • Blow moulding: Perfect for manufacturing hollow parts like bottles and containers.
  • Die casting: Optimal for high-volume production of metal parts with complex designs.

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