Process Tooling Cost Production Cost Production Volume Size Capabilities Rotational Molding Advantages Blow Molding Advantages
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©
 
Rotational Molding Low Moderate Moderate-Low 5-2500 lbs Typical  
  • Faster cycle times
  • Higher production
  • Less part cost
Fiberglass Low Very High Low 25-1000 lbs Typical
  • Faster
  • Less expensive
  • Resin selection
  • Lighter
  • Faster
  • Less expensive
  • Resin selection
  • Lighter
Thermoforming High Moderate Moderate-Low 1-100 lbs Typical
  • Complex geometry
  • Uniform wall thickness
  • Larger parts
  • Seamless
  • Molded-In inserts
  • Multiple colors
  • MIG
  • Faster
  • Less expensive
  • Resin selection
  • Lighter
Injection Molding High Low High 0-25 lbs Typical
  • Larger parts
  • Hollow parts
  • Lower production
  • Tougher resins
  • No mold-in stress
  • Tooling less expensive
  • Hollow parts