Insert Molding
Insert molding metals are also called metal
insert molding or metal brass insert molding. Insert molding is also called
over-molding sometimes. Insert molding is used in a wide range of industries
including cooking ware, automobile, instruments, devices, knobs, electrical
parts, household equipment etc. With the help of insert molding, labor cost can
be reduced, size and weight of the components can be reduced and part
reliability can be improved.
Insert molding process is the same as
injection molding process. The molten raw material is injected into a plastic
mold by the same injection molding machines. And the plastic is solidified by
cooling system. Manufacturers need to put the metal into the mold and begin all
of injection molding process before the mold is closed. Insert molding used the
same materials as the injection molding process uses. Thermoplastic, mold
steel, mold structure and injection molding machine are the same. In some
special cases, injection molding manufacturers will use vertical injection
molding machines.
Most thermoplastic resins can be used in
insert molding process. The most commonly use material to make the inserts is
metal like brass, aluminum and stainless steel. Threaded inserts have numerous
standard sizes.
Insert molding have many advantages
including improves part reliability, strength and structure. Reduce labor/
assembly cost and the size & weight of the parts. Enhances design
flexibility. At TEAM Rapid, our modern insert molding machine and advanced
equipment make us to fulfill customers’ requirements. We aim to offer customers
the most up-to-date insert mold options. Our insert injection materials can be
used in most thermoplastics.
Insert molding metal inserts are used in a
wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, defense, consumer
markets and so one. The applications of metal insert molding including screws,
studs, contacts, clips, spring contacts, pins, surfaced mount pads, auto
industry components, industrial equipment components, medical devices, threaded
fasteners, electrical parts etc.
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