Injection molding automotive parts refers to various parts used in automobile manufacturing, such as air conditioning vents, lights, instrument panels, etc. These car parts are made of high-strength, high-wear-resistant, high-temperature and corrosion-resistant plastic materials, such as ABS, PC, PA, POM, etc., and are then manufactured using the injection molding process. Automobile parts made by injection molding process have the characteristics of lightweight, high strength, high performance and high elastic deformation, which directly affect the safety, comfort and reliability of the automobile.
As a professional automotive plastic parts manufacturer, Mindwell Company provides customers with injection molding services for customized automotive plastic parts, and can customize the required injection molded parts according to their needs. Mindwell has an efficient technical team, sophisticated and complete production equipment, and comprehensive scientific management to provide you with professional and efficient customized auto parts injection molding services.
Automotive injection molding materials
Automotive injection molded parts are made from a variety of materials, and the specific choice depends on the application, performance requirements and cost considerations of the injection molded part. Our company uses high-quality plastic raw materials in the selection of injection molding materials for automobile parts to ensure the quality, safety and reliability of automobile parts. The following are the raw materials we most frequently use in the production of automotive injection molded parts:
- Acrylonitrile styrene-butadiene rubber (ABS): ABS plastic is the most used. According to different characteristics, it is divided into high impact ABS, ultra-high impact ABS, high rigidity ABS, electroplated ABS, transparent ABS, and chlorinated blended ABS. etc., commonly used in automotive interiors, dashboards, fenders, door trims, etc.
- Polypropylene (PP): Polypropylene is a lightweight plastic with high heat resistance, flexural resistance and the lightest density. In the automotive field, it is mainly used in injection molded parts and automotive decorative structural parts, such as instrument panels, Battery housing, door panels, center console and seat components. It has good wear resistance and chemical stability.
- Polystyrene (PS): Polystyrene is commonly used in automotive components such as trim, interior panels, and lampshades. It is characterized by its economical price and easy processing, but it is relatively fragile.
- Polyurethane (PU): Polyurethane is widely used in components such as car seats, steering wheels, and body impact bumpers, and is popular for its flexibility and durability.
- Polycarbonate (PC): Polycarbonate has high strength and high heat resistance and is commonly used in automobile lampshades, mirrors and other transparent parts.
- Polyamide (PA): Polyamide plastics, such as nylon, are used in the manufacture of automotive driveline components, fuel tanks, and pipes.
- Polyester resin (PET): Polyester resin is used in the automotive industry to make car seat fabrics and interior trim components.
- Polyetheretherketone (PEEK): PEEK is a high-performance engineering plastic used in automotive high-temperature and high-pressure applications such as engine components.
- Silicone: Silicone is mostly used in automotive seals, O-rings, thermal pads and other applications. It is popular because of its high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and good elasticity.
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP): GFRP is used to make the shell, body, and structural components of automobiles and is suitable for improving fuel efficiency due to its high strength and lightweight.
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP): CFRP is a lightweight, high-strength material used to manufacture components for high-performance automobiles, such as racing cars, supercars, and components for high-end luxury vehicles.
Different materials have different characteristics and can meet the safety, durability, lightweight, cost-effectiveness and other requirements of automotive injection molded parts. Therefore, when selecting injection molding materials, you need to make informed choices based on specific design and application requirements.
Advantage
Automotive injection molded parts themselves have many advantages. With the improvement of injection molding manufacturing technology, the strength and stiffness, sealing, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, surface quality and durability of automobile injection molded parts are constantly improving. . These improvements in performance ensure that automotive injection molded parts can meet the needs of cars under different working conditions and ensure the safety, reliability and performance of cars.
- Lightweight, reduce the weight of the vehicle body. One of the first advantages of using plastics in automotive materials is their light weight, which can reduce the weight of the car body. Lightweighting is a goal pursued by the automotive industry. For this reason, injection molded parts are the first choice.
- It is easy to form and is conducive to the processing of complex components. For some parts, complex processes are required and there are many steps. However, plastic-processed parts are easy to form, the processing time is short, and the precision is guaranteed.
- It has strong elastic deformation characteristics and can absorb a large amount of collision energy. If the car body encounters a strong impact, it can buffer and play a great protective role.
- Improve comfort. Because the plastic products used in automobile injection molded parts also have the characteristics of attenuating vibration and absorbing noise, they are softer than metal products, which can bring a better experience and improve riding comfort.
- Strong corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of plastic products to acids, alkalis, salts and other substances is higher than that of metals. Using plastic as car body coverings is very suitable for use in highly polluted environments, and can better protect the car body and reduce the chance of corrosion and rust.
Mindwell’s quality control
The professional quality management personnel of Mindwell Company have an in-depth understanding of the quality work of automotive injection molded parts.
Managers use regular or unscheduled inspections as a means of supervising the daily production report. They sort out the defective ratio of each product during the production process. The technical team within the workshop conducts statistics and review of the top three defects of the product, and Continuous improvement of undesirable phenomena has never stopped.
Our company attaches great importance to quality control. As mentioned above, it is one of the daily tasks of our managers. In terms of quality control, from material testing, production monitoring, to final inspection before final shipment, we can 100% ensure that each product All meet high standards.
Applications of automobile injection molded parts
Automotive plastic parts are divided into three categories: interior parts, exterior parts and functional parts. Interior parts emphasize touch, feel, comfort and visibility, while exterior parts require high strength, high toughness and resistance to environmental conditions. and impact resistance properties, etc.
- Automotive interior: Automotive interior injection molded parts include seats, door inner panels, dashboards, steering wheels, car ceilings, rear panels, hoods and floor mats, etc.
- Automobile appearance: Automobile appearance injection molded parts include bumpers, lights, window trims, door handles, radiator grilles, etc.
- Automobile functional parts: Engine compartment and chassis injection molded parts include engine hoods, engine decorative covers, brake pedals, fenders, air intakes, car light housings, etc.
Why choose our company
Our company provides customers with customized options and can perform mold design, product design and mass production, assembly and other services for injection molded plastic auto parts as required. One-stop solution to facilitate your purchasing needs. We are willing to provide you with samples for testing, and our technical engineers will also provide you with professional technical support during the design stage to ensure that our car components meet the requirements and are of high quality. If you have any needs for customized automotive injection molded parts, please feel free to contact us. We will reply to you as soon as possible and give you a detailed quotation plan.
