Beaumont’s Injection Molding Glossary
Compiled below is a list of terms, definitions, illustrations, and explanations to help you quickly become familiar with the different aspects of injection molding. This page can help beginners and industry veterans alike to understand the language that is regularly used in the injection molding industry. Understanding of basic and advanced industry technology will help with communication both in the office and between vendors/suppliers. While this information is enough to get started, please refer to John Beaumont’s textbooks or attend a development course at the American Injection Molding Institute for more complete material. Information in this injection molding glossary is subject to copyright by John Beaumont and Beaumont Technologies.
Check back often for more terms and definitions! If you have any suggestions for terms you would like to see in the glossary, please email Travis Belz (tbelz@beaumontinc.com).
