When a specific design requires combining multiple plastic materials into one finished part, the cost-effective process known as overmolding may be the solution you need.
Overmolding is a good choice if you want to mold a rubber piece onto a piece of hard plastic. Examples of this process would include:
- Soft-grip pens
- Disposable razor handles
- Ergonomic kitchen utensils
Overmolding: Combine Hard Plastic with Soft Rubber
Overmolding combines plastics with materials like rubber to form a completed part.
- A two step process, the overmolding process uses a pre-formed plastic part placed into a mold
- The second material is then injected into the mold, covering all or part of the first part
