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The plastic injection molding industry has a long history that dates back to the 19^th century in Europe and America. Throughout the decades, many chemists and inventors have used a wide variety of plastic materials in the process.

However, the types of presses and machines used in the injection molding process have boiled down to two: Hydraulic and Electric with a Hybrid machine available.

Molds are used to make a variety of objects you use every day. And the materials used in replicating these objects come in a wide variety and are selected for each purpose based on flexibility, firmness, durability, and other key properties.

If you’re unsure what injection molding is exactly, we’re here to help begin your education on the subject.

Understanding everything that goes into making precise, high quality injection molding can be confusing and complicated to those not familiar with everything that goes into one mold.

It’s not even all that easy to find clear, understandable information out there if you’re not sure where to start.

According to USA Today, the tool and die industry experienced 36% closure from 1998 to 2010. In addition, the employment fell 45% from the automotive industry downturn in the early 2000’s and the 2008-09 recession.