User:Kwhammel/notes insert molding

•	Insert molding is uses the same equipment as injection molding

•	Clamping tonnage on the mold determines type of material to be used and complexity of the mold

•	Stampings used in parts are restricted in size by the mold

•	Most presses manufacturers provide proprietary options for automation

•	Automating presses decreases cycle time in most instances and allows for a more efficient process to occur

•	Applications exist in multiple areas, including automotive and electronics

•	Type of application determines both type of plastic and composition of the inserts

•	Length of cooling has direct effect on hardness of plastic

•	Rate of injection can determine whether or not voids form in the plastic after it has been injected into the mold

•	Inspection of parts accomplished either manually or with the aid of automated inspection systems

•	Multiple presses can be used in conjunction to form parts with inserts and more than one type of plastic overmold