In many different types of industries and applications, from the manufacturing of bottles and hollow plastic containers for consumer goods or parts and components in devices, finding low cost, efficient manufacturing processes is essential for OEMs.
One of the most common methods for creating thin walled types of hollow plastic shapes is through the process of blow molding. While often considered as one general application, there are actually three different processes, extrusion, injection and injection stretch.
The specifics of each application make the different operations a wiser choice for specific shape and type of blow molding application. In addition, there are other ways that savvy US-based plastic injection molding companies can build in value to the process for their customers.
Production Location
One way to lower the cost of the production of any type of plastic part or component is to lower the manufacturing costs. This allows the contract manufacturing service to be able to offer a lower price to the OEM, and the OEM to pass on the savings in a reduced price per unit to the consumer.
Producing molded plastic parts, including through these types of processes, can be done outside of the USA where labor and processing prices are lower. Mexico is an ideal processing site, offering lower costs of production as well as very limited logistics costs.
Often, OEMs working with US-based companies offering blow molding services with facilities in Mexico can save a significant amount in the cost of production over US-based production or shipping to other international locations.
With the ability to monitor and maintain precise quality control and precision production processes, these international facilities can be ISO certified to provide peace of mind with all the components they manufacturer. Additionally, when working with a US-based company, the OEM has the option to choose where specific types of production occur and choose the most cost-effective options.
