Coloring Methods for Rapid Injection Molding

Pigment, Master Batch and Pre-color are the three general ways for color matching in the injection field. What’s the different among these 3 methods? How 

to select the most suitable one for your ongoing molding project? TEAM Rapid Tooling China Limited specialize in Rapid Injection Molding for years, Let’s 

share our opinions and experiences here.

Pigment: It is the colorant in powder where mixing the calculated volume pigment onto raw materials will determine the specified color.It is the fastest and

most cost-effective way to match the color. Pigment can be prepared within couple days, however, the challenge is that the color may not be consistent in 

every batch.

Master Batch: A colorant in grain that mixes the calculated volume onto raw material to achieve the specified color.Compared with pigment, a master batch

is more consistent and easy to handle, but due to the cost, this method is mainly applied on a medium volume production (the master batch will be 

considered if the needs of resin at one ton or more). A Master batch can be prepared in as little as 8 days.

Pre-color: Raw material is colored already and it always applies to large volume production. The cost is high due to the MOQ requirement of at least three 

tons. Lead-time for purchasing the material is 10 -15 days.

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