CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?
I ran into this exact dilemma when we were choosing hardware for a mid-sized apartment complex. Ended up doing a mix: cast metal handles for main entry doors and high-traffic cabinets, injection-molded plastic for closet interiors and utility spaces. Here’s what stood out—after about three years, the cast metal stuff had a bit of tarnish but was still rock solid. The plastic? A few cracked, and most looked pretty scuffed up. If you’re thinking long-term or resale value, cast metal’s worth the upfront cost. That said, for spaces folks barely use, plastic’s fine—just don’t expect it to age gracefully.
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?
That’s pretty much what I found too, just on a smaller scale. When we built our place, I went with cast metal for all the main handles and fixtures—figured it’d be less hassle down the road. The plastic stuff in the laundry room already looks rough after just a couple years. If you’re planning to stay put or care about how things feel, metal’s worth it. For closets or spots nobody sees? Plastic’s fine, but yeah, don’t expect it to hold up forever.
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes the upfront cost on cast metal just isn’t in the cards. I swapped some injection-molded handles into our rental and, yeah, they’re not as solid, but for the price? Hard to beat. If you’re on a tight budget or just need a quick fix, plastic’s not the worst. That said, I do wish the cheap stuff didn’t scratch up so fast... but hey, you get what you pay for.
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?
You nailed it about the price difference. I’ve been down that road too—sometimes you just need something that looks decent and works, even if it’s not going to last forever. I will say, though, I’ve had a few injection-molded parts that surprised me with how well they held up, especially if you avoid the absolute cheapest stuff. Still, nothing beats the feel of solid metal... but yeah, budgets are real.
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?
- For furniture hardware, I’ve had mixed luck with both. Injection-molded handles can look sharp, but if you go too cheap, they’ll flex or even snap (ask me about the time a drawer front came off in my hand...).
- Casting’s great for that solid, weighty feel—clients always notice it. Downside: price and lead times can be brutal.
- If it’s a high-touch area, I lean toward cast metal. For accents or budget projects, decent injection-molded stuff does the trick.
- Honestly, sometimes it comes down to what’s in stock and how fast you need it.
