Neves, Carlos Fernando Couceiro de SousaVenkat, Anurag Ayyagari2018-03-082018-03-082016-01-28http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/3063This report will make a presentation and analysis of various parts and systems used in injection moulds for plastics. This review starts by explaining the injection moulding process of injection, followed by a description of mould standard parts and a process map of mould making. The report also comprises case studies regarding hybrid manufacturing methods of subtractive and additive manufacturing processes. A study regarding opportunities and threats posed by additive manufacturing to the moulding industry is also made in order to understand the future trends of plastic part production.engMould designInjection mouldingAdditive manufacturingmaster thesis201875551