Insert molding is key across industries, integral in the production of electrical switches, vehicle dashboards, power tools and surgical appliances. For any product that is intended to connect with another through the use of a connector pin or alternative insert, insert molding is the process used to add that metal mating pieces to a plastic design during the manufacturing of that particular part. The insert can be placed either manually or automatically onto a mold core and then plastic is poured into the mold, forming around the insert’s retention feature, locking it into place. As it hardens, the result is a customized part that takes less time to make and weighs less than an all-metal alternative.
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