1. Presented by: Amanda Neely Matthew J. Burger Mark Hennebicque
Insert Molding
Presented by:
Amanda Neely
Matthew J. Burger
Mark Hennebicque

2. Purpose/Objective Overview of Insert Molding Process Niche Markets
Advantages and Disadvantages

3. Presentation Outline Introduction Theory and Background
Basic Operation
Design Requirements
Examples
Conclusion

4. Introduction Insert Molding Insert Materials
Molding Plastic Around an Insert
Insert Materials
Other plastics
Fibers
Metals

5. Theory and Background Advantages Fewer Secondary Operations Lower Cost
Value Added
Reduced Size and Weight
Increase in Design Flexibility

6. Theory and Background Disadvantages Higher Overhead Cost
Higher Cycle Times
Tolerancing
Bondability

7. Basic Operation Procedure Place Inserts in Mold
Manually
Mechanically
Mold Plastic Resin Around Insert

8. Basic Operation

9. Basic Operation Equipment Used
Rotary and Shuttle Table Injection Machine
Allows loading of inserts concurrent with molding
Vertical Injection Press
Injection and mold clamping

10. Design Requirements Similar to Injection Molding Areas of Concern
Bondability Between Two Materials
Pull and Compression Strength
Leak Test Requirements
Torque or Axial Forces
Voltage Requirements

11. Examples Connectors (wire and cable) Electromechanical (tape drive)
Filters
Housings
Lighting

12. Examples
Mechanical
Sensors
Switches
Automotive
Communication

13. Examples

14. New Technologies Film Insert Molding Applying Printed Graphics
Apply Electromagnetic Shielding
Applying Clear, Scratch Resistant Hardcoat

15. Conclusion Process Advantages Design Flexibility Value Added
Production Capabilities

16. Questions ?