Injection Molding Glossary

Injection Molding: this is a technique used to fabricate parts made from thermoplastic materials.

Thermoplastic materials: are materials made out of plastic that are able to melt into a liquid when heated at a high enough heat and when it freezes it will be in a glassy state when it is cooled.

Polystyrene is a polymer that is a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially made from petroleum.

Polypropylene is a very hard plastic that is used for many different uses such as food packaging, reusable containers and textiles. It is a very durable and rugged unusually.

Resin is comes from many plants especially from the Coniferous tree that is used for its chemicals. You can use resin for adhesives and incense and some perfumes.

Solidify is to become hard or firm.

Pellet is a small compressed piece of material or a substance.

Nylon is a chemically resistant, it is also heat resistant, but it is tough and very flexible.