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Plastic molding is a manufacturing process that shapes molten or pliable plastic material into desired forms using molds. It is widely used for producing items ranging from consumer goods to industrial components. Based on industry standards, there are six primary types of plastic molding, though variations and subtypes exist depending on specific applications.

These types are selected based on factors like part complexity, production volume, material properties, and cost. Emerging techniques like 3D printing (additive manufacturing) are sometimes categorized under plastic molding for prototyping, but they differ from traditional subtractive or formative methods.