What is the difference between plastic machining and injection molding?

Plastic Machining:

Involves cutting, drilling, milling, or turning plastic materials to create desired shapes.

The material is usually in the form of solid plastic blocks, sheets, or rods.

It’s a subtractive process where material is removed to form the final part.

Examples of tools used: CNC machines, lathes, mills, or routers.

Injection Molding:

Involves injecting molten plastic into a mold cavity, where it cools and solidifies into the desired shape.

The plastic is in pellet or granule form, which is melted before being injected.

It's an additive process where material is injected into a mold to [Something went wrong, please try again later