| Blow Molding |
Moderate |
Low |
High |
5-100 lbs Typical |
- Complex geometry
- Larger parts
- Less expensive tooling
- Lower volumes
- Uniform wall thickness
- Color changes
- Mold-in Graphics©
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| Rotational Molding |
Low |
Moderate |
Moderate-Low |
5-2500 lbs Typical |
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- Faster cycle times
- Higher production
- Less part cost
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| Fiberglass |
Low |
Very High |
Low |
25-1000 lbs Typical |
- Faster
- Less expensive
- Resin selection
- Lighter
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- Faster
- Less expensive
- Resin selection
- Lighter
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| Thermoforming |
High |
Moderate |
Moderate-Low |
1-100 lbs Typical |
- Complex geometry
- Uniform wall thickness
- Larger parts
- Seamless
- Molded-In inserts
- Multiple colors
- MIG
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- Faster
- Less expensive
- Resin selection
- Lighter
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| Injection Molding |
High |
Low |
High |
0-25 lbs Typical |
- Larger parts
- Hollow parts
- Lower production
- Tougher resins
- No mold-in stress
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- Tooling less expensive
- Hollow parts
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