Why Switching From Metal to Plastic Parts

One of the biggest drivers of change in any industry is the cost of production. If there are cheaper alternatives that provide the same or better results, a business should naturally seek them out. When it comes to metal-to-plastic conversion, perhaps the biggest advantage of plastic parts is their ability to provide 25-50% total cost savings compared to metal.

In addition to speeding up assembly, injection molding offers manufacturers the time-saving advantage of having the color and surface finish ready to go out of the mold, rather than adding time-consuming downstream steps, as is the case. of metal parts. Additionally, the injection molding process typically has faster cycle times (more parts made per machine hour) than metal components, while producing repeatable and durable parts.

Plastic parts are around 50% lighter than their metal counterparts, and provide more production quantity.