{"id":518,"date":"2018-05-03T08:43:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T08:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.veejayplastic.com\/blog\/?p=518"},"modified":"2018-05-03T09:08:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T09:08:51","slug":"understanding-differences-insert-molding-overmolding-techniques-injection-molding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.veejayplastic.com\/blog\/understanding-differences-insert-molding-overmolding-techniques-injection-molding\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Differences Between the Insert Molding &#038; Overmolding Techniques of Injection Molding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/br><\/p>\n<div align=\"justify\">\n<p>Plastic  injection molding is one of the most widely used processes for manufacturing  high-quality, and extremely precise parts. The process is known for its several  benefits, and this has led to a wide range of industries employing this parts  manufacturing method. There are various types of injection molding techniques  in use today, and it depends on the parts to be produced. Among the many types,  insert molding, and overmolding are the two most common injection molding  techniques. What are they? How are they different from each other? Are these  questions bothering you? Read the following post to find out the differences  between insert molding and overmolding.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the  Differences between Insert Molding and Overmolding?<\/h2>\n<p>Let  us understand each molding type one by one, which will explain how they are  different from one another.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Insert  Molding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insert  molding is a process in which a part is specially produced to fit inside a  bigger injection molded component. This part is referred to as an insert. Plastic  molding is then done around the insert. The result of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.veejayplastic.com\/insert-molding.html\">insert molding process<\/a> is a product, which is made up of the insert, or several pieces, molded  precisely into a bigger plastic component. The finished parts produced by this  method are mostly a combination of thermoplastic and metal components. This  process is used to manufacture a wide range of products that are used in a  number of industries, such as aerospace, automotive and tracking, consumer  products, and medical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the  Benefits of Insert Molding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There  are a number of benefits of employing the insert molding method, some of which  are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced  Assembly and Labor Costs<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced  Product Design<\/li>\n<li>Strong,  Durable, and Reliable Finished Products<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion  Resistant Parts<\/li>\n<li>Lesser  Assembly Time<\/li>\n<li>Reduced  Parts Weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Overmolding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As  the name suggests, overmolding is a process in which one material is molded on  the other material. Additional plastic layers are molded on an already molded  base layer. The layers surround the original part and form a single end  product. The overmolding method is used to produce parts for different  applications in a variety of industries. Some industries, which use this parts  manufacturing method on a large scale include medical, electrical,  communication, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the  Benefits of Overmolding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overmolding  method of manufacturing precise parts is being used on a large scale, owing to  the benefits that it offers, which are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost-effective  Solution<\/li>\n<li>Several  Years of Service Life<\/li>\n<li>Robust  and Durable Finished Product<\/li>\n<li>Increased  Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This  is how these two molding techniques are different from each other. Both have  their own set of advantages, and applications. It all depends on the  application, and the parts to be manufactured. However, you can take help from  an expert, who can suggest you the best-suited <a href=\"http:\/\/www.veejayplastic.com\/injection-molding.html\">injection molding technique<\/a> based on the requirements. Veejay Plastic is one such expert, which you can  trust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plastic injection molding is one of the most widely used processes for manufacturing high-quality, and extremely precise parts. The process is known for its several benefits, and this has led to a wide range of industries employing this parts manufacturing method. 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