Timely has delivered one-stop injection molding services for 30+ automotive brands, covering mold design & development, material selection, sample validation, and on-demand injection molding. We specialize in the efficient manufacturing of interior, exterior, and functional components. With experience in 300+ automotive molds and an annual production capacity of millions of parts, we ensure high quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Providing comprehensive mold design services for automotive parts, from concept to detailed mold drawings. This includes 3D modeling, mold flow analysis, and structural optimization to ensure the design meets functional and production requirements.
Provide durable, high-precision molds tailored for mass production of automotive parts. Utilizing high-precision equipment such as CNC machining centers and EDM machines, combined with rigorous process controls, to manufacture high-quality molds. This includes multi-cavity molds, two-shot molds, and molds with complex inserts.
Expertise in a variety of injection molding techniques, including single-shot, two-shot, gas-assisted, and insert molding. This enables the production of complex, multi-functional automotive components with specialized requirements.
Providing advanced rapid prototyping technologies, such as 3D printing and CNC machining, to create functional prototypes for sample validation and testing. This allows for quick iteration and refinement of designs before full-scale production.
Providing a range of secondary processing techniques, including painting, plating, ultrasonic welding, laser engraving, and pad printing. This ensures the delivery of automotive components with superior finishes and enhanced functionalities.
Delivering tailored material solutions. Well-versed in the properties of various engineering plastics, such as ABS, PC, PA, and POM, with the ability to recommend materials best suited for specific automotive components. This includes assessing material performance under different conditions and aligning it with the product’s functional requirements.
Automotive manufacturers can expect several benefits that can bolster business and increase profit margins when working with us.
Our streamlined production provides auto parts using the fastest manufacturing sources for accelerating market demand. Our wide range of auto parts and manufacturing capabilities enables our customers to scale from 3D printing automotive parts to CNC machining Automotive parts with us. We have quality services for all stages of production.
You can get automotive parts with fast cycle time and get design freedom. Our CNC machining automotive parts fulfills the most challenging demand in the industry. We instantly provide customer support and answer your queries, ensuring fast cycle time as soon as possible. Timely experts and the latest technology deliver automotive parts with more design freedom and tight precision.
We offer professional support 24 hours and our after-sale services make us the best partner for your business. Our customer help center is always eager to assist you in any trouble and ensure the satisfaction of our valued clients. Our expertise employs the best and latest practices to meet international standards.
We provide high-quality, precise and ensure every automotive part meets the customer’s demand. You get your products as per your desired dimensions and perform excellently. Timely offers high-quality and top-notch CNC machining Automotive parts regardless of design complexity or material usage.
Timely takes responsibility for the quality of each mold. That extends as far as signing a mold quality warranty with customers for each tool.
The production of prototypes and their testing is essential to check the functionality and performance of the final automotive components. Here are the main prototyping and production solutions for the automotive industry.
Automotive prototypes are the main important components of the whole automotive engineering technique. These prototypes help the engineers manufacture the final products that fulfill the requirements. The manufacturers can determine the possible number of errors, materials, functionality, and structure, through these prototypes. Above all, it is beneficial for testing the safety of the final vehicles.
After the production of the automotive prototype, it undergoes engineering validation and testing. It is performed to check whether it meets all the specifications and requirements for the final automotive component. It also determines whether or not it can fulfill all the objectives and needs of the users. If it meets all requirements, changes can be made to produce the final product on time and save money.
Design validation and testing is a series of testing processes. It is performed to ensure that the prototype matches the design and features of the final automotive component. This testing uses various surface finishing treatments and materials to validate and evaluate the component’s performance, appearance, and function.
Production validation and testing is the final and last phase. It is done right before the production of mass begins. It is characterized by fixing complex tooling. It means no more changes are made in the production mold or the product’s design.
After testing, the final automotive components are manufactured on a large scale. Large quantities of similar components are manufactured in simultaneous batches. Thus, it not only reduces production time but also saves money. All the final products must have greater accuracy and precision to make them ready to deliver to the customers.
Choosing the right material is critical for achieving high performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness in automotive components. At Timely, we use a wide selection of thermoplastics tailored for injection molding, offering strength, chemical resistance, and design flexibility. Below are our commonly used plastics in automotive projects.
Thermoplastic is an absolute metal offering a wide range of applications in the automotive industry. This durable metal is highly resistant to chemicals. It provides greater flexibility and can be easily moldable. It is environmentally friendly and can be recyclable.
The central fact that makes nylon a perfect option for manufacturing automotive parts is it costs less. It is less expensive than the other metals and can be used to manufacture various valuable components. It is a very strong metal having good strength.
Known for its impact resistance and excellent thermal stability, PC is ideal for automotive applications where both safety and aesthetics are essential. It is commonly used in headlamp lenses, interior components, dashboards, and glazing, as it offers superior strength while being lightweight.
Widely used for automotive trims, battery cases, and under-the-hood components, PP offers excellent chemical resistance, fatigue strength, and low density — making it both durable and lightweight.
PET is ideal for automotive electrical connectors and housings due to its strong dimensional stability, moisture resistance, and heat tolerance. It’s commonly reinforced with glass fibers to enhance rigidity.
ABS combines strength, surface quality, and impact resistance, making it suitable for interior panels, dashboard trims, and control housings. It is also electroplatable for decorative finishes.
Used in fluid tanks, liners, and cable insulation, PE offers great chemical resistance and toughness, especially in applications where flexibility and low-temperature performance are key.
Though less common for structural parts, PS is used in interior decorative elements, buttons, and lightweight trim due to its ease of molding and cost-efficiency.
This reinforced nylon offers excellent stiffness, strength, and heat resistance. It’s commonly used in structural parts such as brackets, engine covers, and under-the-hood components.
With even greater mechanical strength and rigidity than 30% GF PA, this material is ideal for demanding automotive applications requiring dimensional stability and high load-bearing capability.
Injection molding is a key process for producing high-precision automotive components efficiently and consistently. The automotive industry relies on injection molding for a wide range of applications, from prototyping to mass production, ensuring that parts meet the industry’s strict performance, durability, and safety standards.
500+ global companies depend on Timely for precision injection molding and custom mold design.
Over the years, Timely has been working with automotive brands in building injection molding automotive parts, prototypes, and low-volume production of vehicle products. We have designers and engineers utilize quick-turn manufacturing and automated DFM feedback to achieve an optimized design that mitigates the risks and expenses of manufacturing. Timely can further enhance your capabilities in responding to market changes with our mature supply chain.
Injection molding has a wide range of applications in the automotive industry, covering almost every aspect of the vehicle, such as dashboards, center consoles, headlight housings, bumpers, seat components, door handles, exterior trim parts, air conditioning system components, and electrical connectors. This is thanks to the versatility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the injection molding process.
The complex shapes and integration of multiple components (such as air vents and control devices) can be effectively achieved through injection molding.
Similar to dashboards, door panels require complex shapes and the integration of various functions. Injection molding ensures consistent quality and cost-effectiveness.
The integration of electronic components and storage spaces requires precise tolerances and complex geometries, making injection molding an ideal solution.
Injection molding can achieve ergonomic designs while integrating control devices and airbags.
Various seat parts, such as headrests and armrests, can be efficiently produced through injection molding.
The outer shells and components of the instrument cluster benefit from the precision and repeatability of injection molding.
Injection molding can achieve complex shapes while integrating features such as reinforcement ribs and mounting points.
Injection molding allows for fine design and surface textures, enabling the creation of a unique brand style.
The aerodynamic shape and integrated features of side mirrors make them well-suited for injection molding.
Injection molding can produce ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing door handles while integrating various mechanisms.
These parts often require flexibility and impact resistance, which can be easily achieved through specific injection-molded plastics.
Headlight and taillight housings, as well as internal lighting components, are efficiently produced with high precision.
Small, high-volume parts such as fasteners and clips are effectively manufactured using injection molding.
Protective housings for wire harnesses and other related components are produced to ensure durability and proper functionality.
We utilize a range of advanced injection molding equipment to support the production of high-precision automotive parts. Our facility is equipped with multi-cavity injection molding machines, high-speed vertical injection molding machines, robotic automation systems, and temperature-controlled mold systems etc.
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