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Thanks to rising demand from packaging and medical applications, the global plastic injection molding market is projected to grow by 4.8% from 2020 to 2027.* But it’s difficult for manufacturers to meet demand amid striking supply chain disruptions and unplanned downtime.
You can improve productivity by choosing the right metal finishing solution—and Bales can help. We fuse science and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional results for plastic injection molding manufacturers worldwide.
Since 1978, we’ve been protecting metal surfaces in ways others don’t dare. From slides to sleeves, your components for all applications will benefit from our legacy of customer satisfaction, integrity, and innovation.
* Source: Fortune Business Insights
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Plastic Injection Molding Solutions FAQs
Efficiency and precision are essential in plastic injection molding. This FAQ section discusses our high-performance coatings, which reduce wear, enhance mold release and improve the quality of molded products. Let us show you the benefits of partnering with us for your plastic injection molding needs.
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Our dedicated FAQ page has more details to help you make the right choice for your needs.
A Nickel Boron (NiB) coating, like our proprietary NIBORE™, offers several advantages for injection molding. It provides exceptional lubricity and release properties, excellent resistance to abrasion, and uniform plating. The benefits include smoother mold releases, reduced wear and friction, and extended component life.
SPI mold finishes are standardized surface finish grades defined by the Society of Plastics Industry (SPI). These finishes are crucial for injection molding as they help achieve specific texture and gloss levels on molded parts. They impact the appearance and performance of plastic components. At Bales, we offer mold polishing services to attain the desired SPI mold finishes and optimize part quality.
Solve All Your Metal Surfacing Issues
Plastic injection molding processors need to maximize productivity. Bales' quality coatings prevent oxidation, wear, and sticking for all plastic injection molding applications. Whatever your issue, we can solve it! Are you looking for more efficient finishing? Use Bales' highly skilled polishing department to minimize transit to multiple suppliers.
NIBORE™
There’s a lot to love about Bales’ proprietary NIBORE™ coating. A go-to solution for many manufacturers, it offers superior lubricity and release, excellent abrasion resistance, plus uniform plating.
- 0.05> Coefficient of Friction
- 54 Rockwell Hardness
- 0.00005 to 0.0005” Plating Thickness Range
Mold Polishing
Accurate mold polishing creates a uniform surface finish that will optimize part performance. Partner with Bales for polishing that matches your precise specifications. We’ll help you select the best finish for common and complex manufacturing issues:
- PART STICKING - Create easier release from the mold.
Case Study: NIBORE™ Fixes Sticky Mold Lifters
Mold lifters are supposed to help, not hinder, a production run. Uniphase, Inc., a custom injection molding company, had started a high-volume program for one of its customers but the side-ejection lifters kept pushing the parts out on an angle, causing them to stick to one side of the mold or the other.
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