Made in USA
Injection Molding
Om Raj Tech is proud to represent Jimdi Plastics based in Allendale, Michigan.
Delivering plastic injection and insert molded parts since 1997.
An ISO 9001 certified supplier to the automotive, furniture, and consumer industry.
We proudly serve diverse industries, including furniture, automotive, arms & ammunition, and medical.
Select Project Examples
Office Furniture
We utilized insert molding in producing office furniture components, integrating metal supports with plastic for enhanced durability and precision. This process ensured high-quality, sturdy parts ideal for office use.
Automotive Plastic
We delivered a high-volume automotive suspension part using high-nylon mix. The result was a durable, precise, and lightweight component, meeting stringent industry standards efficiently.
Big Box Storage Boxes
We produced durable storage boxes for major retailers using our high-tonnage presses, ensuring consistent quality and high-volume efficiency. The result was sturdy, well-crafted products perfect for retail environments.
Comprehensive Capabilities
Design & Engineering
Material Expertise
Prototype to Production
Insert & Overmolding
Integrated Quality Control
Our experienced engineers collaborate with you to design and develop custom molds tailored to your specific requirements. Using advanced CAD/CAM software and mold flow analysis, we ensure optimal mold design for high efficiency and precision in every part produced.
We work with a wide variety of thermoplastics, including ABS, nylon, polypropylene, and custom-engineered resins. Our team will guide you in selecting the best materials to meet your performance, durability, and cost objectives, ensuring your products perform as expected in their intended applications.
Whether you need a prototype to validate your design or are ready for full-scale production, our 35,000+ Sq Ft facility is equipped to handle projects of any size. We offer rapid prototyping services to accelerate your product development process and high-volume production runs to meet market demands efficiently.
Our insert and over-molding capabilities allow us to integrate metal, plastic, or other materials into a single component, enhancing the functionality and durability of your products. This process is ideal for creating complex parts, such as those used in automotive, electronics, and office furniture.
Quality is paramount in our injection molding process. We utilize advanced inspection techniques, including in-process monitoring, final product testing, and comprehensive quality control protocols, to ensure every part meets your exact specifications and industry standards.
Technologies and Solutions
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Overmolding
Overmolding in plastic injection molding combines two materials into a single part, enhancing functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics, commonly used in tools, medical devices, and consumer products.
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Insert Molding
Insert molding seamlessly integrates metal inserts into plastic components, offering enhanced durability and precision. Ideal for complex designs, this process improves product performance and reduces assembly time. Perfect for high-quality manufacturing.
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Small & Large Parts
We manufacture small precision parts to large storage boxes using our 110 T to 1100 T plastic injection molding presses, ensuring versatility and quality in every product
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Value Added Services
We offer sub-assembly, kitting, and finishing services for complex plastic parts, ensuring they are fully prepared and assembled to meet your exact specifications before shipping.
FAQs
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Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process where molten plastic is injected into a custom-designed mold to create parts or products. This method is widely used for producing high volumes of identical parts with great precision, making it ideal for industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.
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Common materials include ABS, polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polycarbonate, and various engineered resins. The choice of material depends on the specific requirements of the part, such as strength, flexibility, heat resistance, or cost.
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Plastic injection molding offers several benefits, including high production efficiency, consistent quality, the ability to produce complex shapes, material versatility, and cost-effectiveness for high-volume production. It also allows for the integration of inserts and the creation of multi-material parts through overmolding.
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Plastic injection molding can produce a wide range of parts, from small, intricate components to large, complex pieces. Common examples include automotive parts, electronic housings, consumer products, medical devices, and office furniture components.
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Lead times vary depending on the complexity of the mold, the volume of parts required, and the specific material used. Typically, the mold design and manufacturing process can take several weeks, followed by production, which can be scaled according to the project’s needs.
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The process involves several key steps:
Design and create the mold.
Heat the plastic material until molten.
Inject the molten plastic into the mold under high pressure.
Cool the mold, allowing the plastic to solidify.
Eject the finished part from the mold. This cycle repeats for each part produced.
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Costs are influenced by factors such as the complexity of the mold, the material used, the volume of parts required, the precision needed, and any additional features like inserts or overmolding. High-volume production typically reduces the per-part cost.
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Quality control in plastic injection molding includes in-process inspections, automated monitoring systems, final part inspections, and testing to ensure all parts meet the specified tolerances and quality standards. Advanced techniques like CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and visual inspection systems are often used.
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Yes, plastic injection molding can be used for prototyping, especially when the prototype needs to closely match the final production part in terms of material, durability, and appearance. However, rapid prototyping methods like 3D printing might be used in earlier stages to save time and costs.
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When choosing a supplier, consider their experience, material expertise, quality control processes, production capacity, and ability to meet your specific project requirements. Reviewing case studies, client testimonials, and certifications (such as ISO 9001) can also help ensure you select a reliable partner.