What is the difference between an injection mold and a stamping die? Injection molds primarily process thermoplastics such as ABS, PC, and PA. The plastic is heated and melted, then injected into the mold cavity under high pressure by an injection molding machine. After cooling, it solidifies and forms. These molds are primarily used for electronic housings, home appliance parts, and automotive interiors. Stamping dies primarily process sheet metal, such as steel, aluminum, and copper. Pressure is applied by a punch press, and the mold cavity physically deforms the metal. These molds are primarily used for hardware, metal housings, and automotive sheet metal parts.