Process	Gas assisted injection moulding (GAIM)
	Gas assisted injection moulding is a variant of injection moulding, and is capable of producing hollow parts as well as parts with internal cavities. The mould is first partly filled with plastic, and then air is injected into the plastic through a separate nozzle. Since the plastic closest to the mould is cooler, the air will stay in the middle of the plastic and press it into every cavity. Trade names for the process are Cinpress and Airmould.
Danish Name	Gaseftertryksstøbning
Category	Mass conserving processes, Shaping plastics
Materials	HDPE PA ABS PC
Typical products	Handle for high pressure cleaner Ensemble chair Cogwheel
Competing processes	Injection moulding
References	Micotron A/S Schrøder-Plast A/S Ferromatik Millacron A/S
Photo	Thomas Nissen (Computer graphics)
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