Why Choose Injection Moulding Over 3D Printing

Real Plastic, Real Parts

Unlike 3D printing, which often uses resins or prototype materials, injection moulding produces actual production-grade plastic parts ready for functional use. This ensures:

• Durability and strength
• Accurate fit and finish
• Consistent performance across hundreds or thousands of parts​

Speed and Efficiency

With our bolster tool and insert plate system, we can produce:

• Prototypes and low-volume runs rapidly
• High-quality parts at a fraction of the time it takes to 3D print and finish each component​

Comparable Cost

​For small to medium runs, bolster and insert plate tooling provides a cost-effective alternative to 3D printing, especially when factoring in post-processing, assembly, and material limitations.

Integrated Services for Better Results

For small to medium runs, bolster and insert plate tooling provides a cost-effective alternative to 3D printing, especially when factoring in post-processing, assembly, and material limitations.

Get Your Injection Moulded Parts Made

If you’re considering 3D printing or injection moulding in Scotland, Protoshape’s bolster tool and insert plate system offers the best of both worlds: rapid prototyping with real plastic parts.
Email or call us to discuss your project and see why injection moulding often beats 3D printing for functional prototypes and low-volume production.