SEMINAR ON

INSERT MOLDING

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Insert molding

Types of insert molding

Types of inserts
Advantages/disadvantages
Applications
Case study
Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION

Insert molding is the process of injecting

polymer around another core material.
Incorporated as a post molding operation

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 Materials
PP, PC, ABS, PA, Etc.,
Processes
Injection molding
Compression molding
GRP molding
Extrusion blow molding
SMC/DMC molding
Rotational molding

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Types of insert molding

Molded in
inserts

Plastic pre
molded
Post molding inserts

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Molded in inserts

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Post molding inserts

Cold press fitting (interference)

Hot pressing
Ultrasonic insertion
Expansion inserts
Self tapping inserts
Swaging

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Cold press fitting

High stress level

Low srength

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Hot pressing
Heated insert
Should be tapered
Should have clearance at
bottom

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Ultra sonic insertion

Tapered hole
Inserts are with undercuts

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Self threading inserts

Thread forming
Thread cutting

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Expansion inserts
Expansion inserts are used
Hoop stress is more

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Swaging

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Plastic pre molded inserts

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Types of inserts

Made up of brass, aluminium.

Blind and open female threads
Male threads
Blind holes and open plain holes
Special inserts (wires, plates, stampings)

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Female thread/plain inserts

Through

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Blind

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Male inserts

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Pre form inserts

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Advantages

Durable
Design flexibility
Good holding power
Frequent disassembly/assembly is possible
To provide a more precise bore to shaft fit

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Disadvantages

Cycle time
Rejected parts
Mold damage
Weld lines
Molded in stress

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Applications

Automobile parts
Keyboard Keys
Toys
Circuits

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Examples

Electrical Components
Computer Hardwares
Connectors
Medical Equipments
etc.,

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Case study

Circuit board
Carrier assembly

Brush holder

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Primary terminal

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Other components

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Conclusion
In this seminar I have tried to give a brief
introduction about the process, the various
types of inserts available, location and
loading of these inserts, its advantages and
disadvantages. This gives the viewers a
brief idea about the dos and donts and
things to be taken care of while planning for
the insert molding process.
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Thank you

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