Across various industries, plastics and polymers are used in countless applications with a broad range of complexities. Because of the prevalence of plastics in many industries, plastic fabrication has become a widespread, standardized manufacturing process that many technicians specialize in. In accordance with the rise in use of plastics in an industrial setting, the standards for quality control and the type of fabrication procedures have expanded and improved. At MultiSource Manufacturing LLC, we provide comprehensive plastic fabrication services for the production of components and assemblies for OEMs and other customers.

 

Our plastic fabrication facilities can perform a wide range of operations, including advanced forming and specialized welding. The core operations of plastic fabrication at hand in our toolkit as a contract manufacturer include the following.

 

• Molding: A large majority of plastic forms are shaped using molding techniques. Molding is one of the oldest forms of plastic fabrication, and today, many types of different molding techniques are available. Injection molding, compressed molding, blow molding, and rotational molding are several common types of plastic molding used in industrial facilities for varying results.
• Welding: Plastic welding is a highly complex process that requires an understanding of the plastic type, the format of the weld, and the calibration of the welding tool. For polymers and other plastics that cannot be reliably connected with adhesives or other binding methods, welding is critical. Plastic welding techniques include hot plate welding, speed tip welding, hot gas welding, and ultrasonic welding.
• Extrusion: Many components are made using extrusion methods. Extruded plastics are melted and forced through die systems to create seamless forms in various tube shapes and sizes. Thanks to their reliable fabrication, clean results, and fast production, plastic extrusion methods are a common and desirable manufacturing technique.
• Forming: Plastic forming is a broad term for many different production techniques. In general, most plastic forming techniques include blending and compounding of different plastic materials, thermoforming shapes, lamination of surfaces, and plastic foaming of insulation and other free-form components.
• Cutting: There are many common cutting, milling, and lathing techniques of plastic components. In addition to machine cutting of simple shapes, die cutting provides a method of creating more intricate forms.

 

Our plastic fabrication capabilities offer a highly comprehensive production program. Our technicians can create a broad range of simple to complex components and full assemblies. To learn more about our plastic fabrication program, contact MultiSource Manufacturing at (952) 456-5500. Request more information or request a quote online to get started with us today.