Combining Two Different Plastic Materials by Overmolding
Overmolding is a very useful plastic injection molding process for producing multi-material parts with some unique functional and cosmetic properties. For example, overmolding can be used to add features of a different material to a handle or grip. Think of a power tool with grip pads made out of a softer, “grippier” material than the body of the handle. Or a gaming controller with some features made of a different material than the main controller body. We overmolded the tire showroom [...]
