INSERT MOLDING vs OVERMOLDING | Two-Shot Injection Molding EXPLAINED - Serious Engineering - Ep16

In this episode Gordon discusses the difference between Insert Molding and Two-Shot Injection Molding (aka) Overmolding (aka) 2K Molding, their advantages and drawbacks and how to select the right process based on the nature of your project.

Basic Explanation: https://youtu.be/kDrdtRFZPrQ

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There are a couple of ways that plastic injection molding can be used to combine two (or more) materials into a single part. How can this help a product developer?

In this episode you will learn about:

- Insert Molding
- Advantages of Insert Molding
- Drawbacks of Insertmolding
- Overmolding or Two-Shot Injection Molding
- Advantages of Overmolding
- Drawbacks of Overmolding

This series is specifically catered to professionals interested in engineering, manufacturing, product design and product development.

INSERT MOLDING vs OVERMOLDING | Two-Shot Injection Molding EXPLAINED

0:00 Intro
0:25 Basics
0:39 Insert Molding
1:35 Drawbacks of Insert Molding
2:22 Overmolding (or) Two-Shot Molding
3:37 How does Overmolding work?
4:53 Advantages of Overmolding
5:21 Drawbacks of Overmolding
6:01 Conclusion

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