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Plastic injection moulding is a manufacturing process that involves the creation of plastic parts through the use of a specially designed mould. The mould is typically made of steel and designed to the shape and size of the desired part, with cavities and channels for the injection of the plastic material. The plastic injection moulding process begins with the preparation of the mould, which may require specialised machining or fabrication. The mould is then clamped in place in the injection moulding machine, which consists of a hopper for the plastic material, a heated barrel that melts the material, and a plunger or screw that forces the molten plastic into the mould. Once the mould is filled, it is allowed to cool and solidify, typically taking a few seconds or minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the part. The mould is then opened, and the finished part is ejected from the mould cavity. This process can be repeated to produce multiple identical parts, with the injection moulding machine automatically cycling through the process. Plastic injection moulding offers many advantages over other manufacturing processes, including the ability to produce complex geometries, high precision and repeatability, and low labour costs. Additionally, the use of plastic materials allows for a wide variety of physical and chemical properties, enabling the production of parts with specific requirements for strength, flexibility, transparency, and resistance to heat, chemicals or other environmental factors. Overall, plastic injection moulding is a highly versatile and efficiency manufacturing process that is widely used in many industries, from automotive and aerospace to medical devices and consumer goods.