Reduced post moulding operations
Increased part consistency
Ease of assembly
Increase part functionality
Reduced production time
Downstream Cost Reduction – the need for secondary post moulding operations can be greatly reduced by creating more complex components
Assembly made easy – high precision metal components can be incorporated into the moldings to allow components to be screwed or clipped together
Component consistency – operator error is eliminated achieving high levels of consistency and precision
Component complexity – a simple moulding tool can achieve a complex component by using a well machined metal insert
Reduced Component size and weight – by combining the physical strength of the polymer and the metal insert, the insert moulding produces a smaller and lighter component
Component cost reduction – as a simple tool can be used with the insert, this can lead to a component being lower cost to manufacture
Increased design flexibility – designers can appreciate the virtually unlimited configurations that the insert plastic injection moulding process allows.