Exploring Major Drawbacks of Structural Foam Molding

1
Exploring Major Drawbacks of Structural Foam
Molding
2

• In a world full of technology, manufacturing
  plastic parts has become quite easy and simple.
  We have a lot of alternatives to choose from, and
  it ultimately helps us earn good profits. Coming
  to the point, we are here talking about hiring
  Structural Foam Molding Companies for the
  production of plastic products. No doubt that
  structural foam molding is the best alternative
  for producing lightweight plastic parts, but
  before hiring Structural Foam Molding Companies,
  you must know this method has some drawbacks too.
  

3

• Ahead in this blog, we have explained the
  structural foam molding process. Along with that,
  we have also mentioned the major drawbacks of
  this method. So, if you are serving in the field
  of manufacturing plastic products, then continue
  reading this blog to find out whether you should
  opt for structural foam molding or not.
• Structural Foam Molding Process Describing in
  simple terms, it is the process of injecting
  melted polymer into the metal molds, along with a
  chemical blowing agent or an inert gas. This is
  to get a foam-like structure in the core of the
  end products. Since the outer walls are thick and
  strong, theres no need to worry about the
  strength and stability. In most of the
  industries, low-pressure is used for the
  injection process. Due to the foam-like core, it
  is the first choice for manufacturing
  light-weight plastic parts.

4

• Lets now have a look at the major drawbacks of
  building plastic products through structural
  foam.
• Theres actually no significant drawbacks of
  structural foam molding, however, the only
  concern with the products built through this
  method are not as strong as the plastic products
  built through conventional injection molding. In
  short, the foam-like core structural helps to get
  a very good strength-to-weight ratio, but still,
  the end products are weaker than compared to
  solid plastic parts. On this note, if the
  lightweight is not your priority, then prefer
  normal injection molding instead of structural
  foam. You must consult with an experienced
  engineer of China Casting Orlando before making
  final decision.

5

•  
• Contact Us
• iMold USA LLC
• ADD 2220 Hillcrest Street Orlando, FL 32803
• Tel. [phone]
• Email sales_at_china-casting.biz