Advantages of Insert Molding in Manufacturing

An industrial process that has transformed plastic molding is the insert molding. It uses the modern injection molding process, but with a little smartness to revamp the present day manufacturing. The process allows blending plastics and metal, or several other combinations of materials and components in a single unit. Quite different from conventional molding, it uses engineering plastics for better tensile strength as well as wear resistance and weight reduction. It also allows using metallic materials for better conductivity and strength.

For insert molding, there must be an insert which can be made of metal or other materials. The use of metal inserts and bushings enhances the mechanical properties of plastic products. For the process, the insert has to be made before the final molding. So, manufacturers have to first consider tooling inserts before tooling the mold.  

Benefits With Insert Molding

There are many advantages which make it optimal for different applications:

More reliability: With insert molding, every part is firmly held in thermoplastic so the likelihood of improper terminations, loosening of parts, and other problems decreases and reliability increases. Also, there’s better resistance to shock and vibration.

Better design flexibility: Insert molding allows for virtually unlimited configurations that help designers widen their wings.

Reduced assembly and labor costs: Insert molding allows combining several components with thermoplastic, thereby reducing the assembly and labor costs.

Size and weight reduction: Firstly, it eliminates the need of connectors and fasteners. Secondly, it combines the physical strength of resin and metal inserts. Both the processes lead to manufacturing components that are smaller in size and lighter in weight.

Nicety-Mould, a leader in mold designing, tooling and engineering, offers unsurpassed solutions in molding. The team offers the best services for oil cap mold and other mold making needs. Get solutions for insert molding, tooling inserts, and all other molding needs.

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