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At 3DForce, we specialize in advanced manufacturing techniques that combine different materials in a single process. Overmolding and Insert Molding are technologies that increase durability, improve ergonomics, and provide products with better functional properties.
Overmolding consists of applying one layer of material onto another. This technique makes it possible to create components with a complex structure, combining, for example, rigid plastics with flexible rubber elements. It is widely used in household consumer goods (e.g., toothbrushes) as well as industrial products (e.g., drill housings).
Improves grip and user comfort, for example in hand tools.
Eliminates the need for gluing or assembly, resulting in a smooth and elegant surface.
Reduces the number of components, speeding up assembly and lowering costs.
The additional protective layer increases resistance to mechanical and chemical damage.
Insert Molding is a technology based on embedding injected material around pre-placed threaded inserts, such as metal, ceramic, or plastic ones. This process enables the creation of durable and reliable components that eliminate the need for additional assembly.
Inserts are an excellent solution for components that will be frequently disassembled.
Perfect alignment of the insert with the component, without play or irregularities.
Embedding elements during molding eliminates the need for additional production operations.
The inserts are firmly integrated with the injected material, ensuring exceptional durability.
Since the housing needed to be easy to service, we decided to use stainless steel inserts.
We used overmolding technology to improve aesthetics and grip strength.
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