Defense and Military Injection Molding
Ironwood Plastics Is here To support your military injection molding needs!
Ironwood Plastics is an ITAR-registered American manufacturer specializing in producing precision injection molded components for the defense and military industries.
Our two facilities located in the Great Lakes Region are supported by a dedicated team of experts that support current and emerging technologies.
Since 1979, high tolerance components have been developed for complex, mission critical programs.
We are proud to provide in-house tooling capabilities to support both quick turn and production solutions. We utilize RJG Scientific Decoupled molding technologies to establish a stable and repeatable process.
As a subsidiary of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, Ironwood Plastics is a flexible, small-town enterprise with world-class financial backing.
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Proven and Reliable
Ironwood Plastics delivers precise, durable components engineered to meet the exacting demands of military and defense applications. Our in-house tooling and automation capabilities, combined with specialized engineering, project management and R&D resources, allow us to develop critical solutions to military specifications – at the high-speed pace that today’s market demands.
We use scientific molding techniques to ensure a stable, repeatable process. Our experience with engineered resins and high-performance polymers enables us to fine-tune molds and material selections. Whether you’re prototyping or ramping up for full production, Ironwood’s rapid prototyping and molding provides the high-tolerance performance that tactical and defense projects depend on.
Programs Supported by Our Breadth of Military Industry Experience
Munitions | Weaponry | Fusing | Housing Assemblies | Guidance Systems
Which require the following processes:
Injection Molding
- Standard
- Two shot
- Overmolding
- Insert (inserts and flex circuits)
- Robotic assist
Secondary
- Pad printing
- Assembly
- Abrading
- Sonic welding
Outside partnerships
- Coil assembly
- Surface treatments
- Bead blasting
- Plating
- Bead blasting
- Component sealing (impregnation)
End-to-End Precision Molding
Ironwood Plastics delivers high-precision military plastics manufacturing, offering full-service capabilities from mold construction to final assembly. Built to work at the speed of your needs with a strategic understanding of mission-critical requirements, we collaborate directly with the customer’s engineering team during project development to develop solutions that meet the tightest tolerances – on spec and on schedule.
Manufacturing Capabilities
- In-house toolmaking for fast, accurate mold builds and repairs
- Dedicated in-house automation team to maximize efficiency
- Advanced molding methods including overmolding, insert molding, two shot molding, and in-mold decorating
- Support for complex assemblies, including sonic welding, light assembly and gasket applications
- Proven material expertise for high-heat and high-pressure environments
- Comprehensive quality controls, aligned with mil-spec documentation standards
Mission-Ready Materials
We work with high-quality thermoplastics selected for their strength, formability and reliability.
Typical materials used in military injection molding products include:
High Temperature Resins
Engineered Resins
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Polyphenylene Oxide (stainless steel filled)
PEI (Ultem)
Noryl
PCPBT
Acetal
Polycarbonate
LCP (glass filled)
Various Elastomers
Certifications
Ironwood Plastics is approved to manufacture parts for top defense contractors. We are committed to safety, continuous improvement and investment in advanced molding technologies – ensuring we always meet the highest industry standards.
Ironwood Plastics is fully ITAR compliant and registered with the U.S. Department of State. We are authorized to manufacture military-related components under strict regulatory control, and we consistently work to ensure every project complies with ITAR security specifications.
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