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The Benefits of Overmolded Electrical Connectors for Automotive Manufacturing

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Overmolding, also known as injection molding, is an important process employed in electrical connectors used in automotive manufacturing. Overmolding allows the wire and connector to be combined, seamlessly enhancing the assembly features. There are a number of benefits to overmolding when it comes to the electrical connectors used in vehicle construction.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Automotive, Insert Molding, Overmolding

7 Reasons to Choose Insert Molding For Plastic Parts

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jul 22, 2021 4:33:55 PM

Did you know that plastic parts can provide 25 to 50 percent cost savings over metal ones? That is why plastics have taken off in a variety of industries, from automotive to aerospace, medical, and consumer products manufacturing. And it is why we are seeing an increase in processes like insert molding.

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Topics: Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Insert Molding, Plastic, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Pin-in-Paste vs. True Grip Pins

Posted by Bead Electronics on May 17, 2021 11:24:08 AM

Traditional pin-in-paste processing methods used by printed circuit board (PCB) assemblers are being overtaken by a new hybrid alternative innovation: the True Grip Pin.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, PCB Design, Insert Molding, True Grip Pin, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Pin-in-Paste

The Benefits of Overmolded Electrical Connectors for Medical Manufacturing

Posted by Bead Electronics on Sep 29, 2020 11:00:00 AM

Overmolding, also known as injection molding or insert molding, is an important process employed in electronic connectors used in medical manufacturing.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Quality Standards, Medical, Insert Molding, Overmolding

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