Threaded Inserts For Plastic Injection Molding
That includes molding time and cost component handling and assembly.
Threaded inserts for plastic injection molding. We can also custom design and produce inserts for all applications. Engaged in the manufacture of brass threaded inserts for plastic and injection molding manufactures threaded inserts for plastics and precision machined products. To better understand the trade offs here s a quick look at the four primary insertion processes. Self tapping inserts are versatile.
Inserts permanently encapsulated in the plastic section with only the threads exposed. The insert is designed with aggressive knurling and undercuts to resist rotational and tensile. Say hello to insert molding. Instead of doing assembly after the fact many sizes and types of metal inserts can be placed directly into the mold before plastic injection thus eliminating secondary operations and providing robust mating of metal and plastic.
Special features of injection molding inserts. Threads as per international go not go standards. We stock threaded inserts for these processes to support your unique design needs. Cost because threaded inserts can be molded into the part at the outset or pressed into the part later consider the total cost of the operation.
Insert molding adds a preformed part often metal during the injection molding process. Iba ibb ibc blind threaded inserts page 12 iblc self locking blind threaded inserts page 13. Molded in blind threaded inserts for plastics. We offer a full line of brass inserts for all methods of installation including.
Generally these inserts are used in plastic moulding pvc injection moulding rubber molding instrumentation telecommunications and other plastic cases assembly. Typically the insert is placed on a core pin in the mold during the molding cycle. Ultrasonic heat thermal press in and mold in. They can be used in more plastics including thermoset plastics while providing the highest most consistent pullout strength.
Protolabs offers rapid insert molding. Available in varying lengths for injection molding assemblies. We offer injection molding inserts as per customer designs and samples. Heat staking threaded.
Thru threaded knurled spacers types stka aluminum inserts stkb brass inserts and stkc stainless steel inserts include a uniform knurl diameter which reduces the risk of sink marks. Installing the inserts during the molding process eliminates the need for secondary steps or installation equipment.