Custom Overmolding Insert Injection Molding Services
Zhongde, a reputable plastic and rubber injection molding company in China, provides insert and over-molding services and produces unique multi-material parts.
Both over-molding and insert molding injection processes by Zhongde, a reliable injection molding supplier, involve putting two types of materials together to make one part, and the inserts can be threaded metal inserts. Overmolding is a two steps process, one to create the substrate and one for the oversold that goes on top of it. China inserts molding is a slightly faster process as it takes only one step that the two materials are molded at the same time.
What Materials are Used in Injection Moulding
In addition to the general materials listed below, Zhongde, a reliable custom rubber injection molding company, can also modify the materials according to the special needs of customers. Our professional engineers will adjust the raw material formula to meet the unique conditions of use. Our production materials for custom over-molding and insert molding range from thermoplastic to elastomer rubber, as well as metal and silicone. We’ve broken down the differences and similarities between the two processes. Let us help you decide which process is right for your project.
Overmolding vs Insert Molding
Overmolding is a process where a single part is created using two or more different materials in combination. Traditionally, over-molding starts with injection molding a hard plastic resin that has a higher melting point. Once that part is cooled, another material is injection molded over the first part, resulting in a single, finished product.
Insert molding combines metal and plastic injection molding services into one single part. It allows the plastic to bond to insert pieces, mostly brass or stainless steel metal component, which go inside a mold cavity. There are many options for the insert that can be placed into the mold. A few examples are warming labels, threaded bushings, wires, batteries, etc.
ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
PA 6/6 | Polyamide 6/6, Nylon 6/6
PP | Polypropylene
LDPE | Low-Density Polyethylene
UHMWPE |Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene
PEEK | Polyether Ether Ketone
PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylic
PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride (Shore D)
PA 6 | Polyamide 6, Nylon 6
POM | Acetal Polyoxymethylene, Delrin
PE | Polyethylene
HDPE | High-Density Polyethylene
PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene
PC | Polycarbonate
PS | Polystyrene
- PU | Polyurethane
NR | Natural Rubber
SBR | Styrene-butadiene Rubber
CR | Neoprene Rubber
LSR | Liquid Silicone Rubber
FKM | Fluorocarbon
EPDM | Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber
IIR | Butyl Rubber
NBR | Nitrile Rubber
HNBR | Hydrogenated Nitrile
VMQ | Silicone
FVMQ | Fluorosilicone
FFKM | Perfluorocarbon Rubber
IR | Polyisoprene Rubber
Aluminum
Carbon Steel
Brass
Stainless Steel
Copper
Overmolding VS Insert Molding Type
Bonding The Resin to the Metal
Metal Insert into the Resin
Rubber Onto Plastic
Size of Molding Over & Insert Injection Molding
Below table shows the size of Overmolding & Insert Molding parts we usually make. If you need a larger size, we can also help you achieve it.
| Size | Metric | Inch |
| Length | 2500 | 98.4 |
| Width | 2000 | 78.7 |
| Height | 1500 | 59 |
Additives of Overmolding & Insert Molding Injection
| Name | Description |
| UV absorbers | Absorb UV radiation, slowing down the degradation of the material when used outdoors. |
| Flame retardants | Prevent ignition and inhibits spread of fire. |
| Plasticizers | Increase flexibility and promotes plasticity, reducing brittleness of the material. |
| Colorants | Used to color plastics. |
| Carbon fibers | Increase strength, toughness, and rigidity of the material at the expense of making the material more brittle. |
| Glass fibers | Increase strength, toughness, and rigidity of the material at the expense of making the material more brittle. It is more flexible than carbon fibers. |
Surface Finishing of Overmolding & Inserts Injection Molding
For product designers and engineers, the surface finish on molded parts is an important design consideration. Most polish and texture are applied directly to the mold and transferred to the parts during the injection molding process. Following are several surface finish options for molded parts.
| Name | Description |
| Glossy | The mold is smoothed and then polished with a diamond buff, resulting in parts with a mirror-like finish. |
| Semi-gloss | The mold is smoothed with fine grit sandpaper, resulting in parts with a fine surface finish. |
| Matte | The mold is smoothed using fine stone powder, removing all machining marks. |
| Textured finish | The mold is first smoothed with fine stone powder and then sandblasted, resulting in a textured surface. |
| As-machined finish | The mold is finished to the machinist's discretion. Tool marks may be visible. |
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