Experience precision and versatility with our high-quality overmolding services, designed for rapid prototyping and on-demand production.
Overmolding is a sophisticated manufacturing process that involves applying one type of material over another, typically combining different types of plastics, metals, or rubber. This innovative technique allows for the seamless integration of multiple materials, resulting in components that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally superior. By utilizing processes such as insert molding and multi-shot molding, we create products that enhance usability, performance, and durability.
The significance of overmolding lies in its ability to form complex shapes and structures that would be difficult to achieve with traditional molding methods alone. This process is essential for industries that demand high precision and reliability, such as medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive components, and more.
ApexRapid offers comprehensive overmolding services, enabling the seamless integration of various materials to deliver high-quality, durable components. Our advanced capabilities ensure precision and excellence in every product, tailored to meet the unique demands of your project.
Our plastic over plastic process is ideal for creating components with enhanced grips, improved ergonomics, and shock absorption. This method allows for the combination of different thermoplastics to improve performance while maintaining a lightweight and aesthetically pleasing design.
Our rubber over plastic overmolding enhances products by providing a soft-touch experience and improved grip. This technique not only increases comfort but also boosts the overall durability of components, making them ideal for tools, medical devices, and ergonomic designs.
Our plastic over metal solutions combine the strength and durability of metal substrates with the versatility and design flexibility of plastics. This method allows for custom parts that require robust features, minimizes assembly time, and maximizes the lifecycle of your products.
Utilizing the rubber over metal process, we create parts that not only improve grip but also provide essential cushioning, sealing, and protection for delicate metal components. This makes our products ideal for equipment housings, vibration dampening components, and other industrial applications.
ApexRapid offers extensive material options, allowing us to produce geometrically complex parts while providing on-demand manufacturing services. Our overmolding solutions ensure durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal for a wide range of applications. We utilize a diverse array of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, including ABS, PC, Nylon, TPE, TPU, and PEEK, ensuring optimal performance for various applications.
| General Tolerances | Plastics : ISO 2768-c |
| Precision Tolerances | Achieving tolerances tighter than ±0.025 mm when necessary. |
| Minimum Wall Thickness | From 0.5 mm up to 3 mm. |
| Minimum Radii | As small as 0.1 mm. |
| Maximum Depth | Up to 100 mm from the parting line. |
| Maximum Part Size | 200×400×100mm |
| Minimum Part Size | 2×2×2mm |
| Production Volume | Prototoyping: 1-100 pcs; Low volume: 101-10,000 pcs; High volume: Above 10,001 pcs |
| Lead Time | From mold making to sample delivery as short as 15 business days; full production timelines adjusted according to project specifications. |
| Mold Validation | We provide T0, T1, and T2 samples before mass production to ensure the mold meets all design and quality requirements. |
| Inspection and Quality Assurance | All processes adhere to stringent quality standards, including First Article Inspection (FAI) and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications. |
Overmolding significantly enhances the durability and functionality of products. By integrating different materials, it provides not just aesthetic appeal but also practical benefits such as improved grip, enhanced ergonomics, and streamlined assembly processes.
Our overmolding services integrate plastic, rubber, or metal components, enabling complex shapes and precise tolerances.
Overmolded parts combine materials for improved mechanical properties, enhancing functionality and reliability.
Incorporating flexible materials in overmolding boosts shock absorbency, enhancing product durability and impact resistance.
Overmolding provides design flexibility with diverse materials and colors, creating visually appealing, functional products.
Overmolding streamlines production, reducing assembly needs and cutting manufacturing costs for greater value.
Overmolding is vital in the medical industry, especially for surgical tools and devices, combining biocompatible plastics with metals for durable, precise instruments like catheters, syringes, and handles, ensuring safety and meeting stringent regulatory standards.
In electrical applications, overmolding with thermoplastic elastomers enhances durability and provides insulation, making items like connectors, switches, and gaskets resistant to extreme conditions. Overmolded parts protect against environmental stress and extend device longevity.
Overmolding improves the functionality and aesthetics of consumer electronics by providing soft-touch surfaces, enhanced grip, and protection. Products such as smartphones, remote controls, and wearable devices benefit from overmolding to meet consumer demands for comfort and design.
Overmolding in hardware tools enhances grip and introduces ergonomic designs for comfort during prolonged use. Tools like pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches benefit from improved durability and performance, making them essential for professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
“Working with ApexRapid transformed our component production. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality ensured our aerospace parts met the highest standards. The turnaround time was impressive, allowing us to launch our product ahead of schedule.”
“ApexRapid provided outstanding overmolding services for our medical device project. Their expertise in creating high-quality plastic components with precise overmolding techniques elevated our product's reliability, safety, and durability. The combination of expert design and material selection ensured that the final components met the stringent standards required for medical applications. A truly collaborative experience!”
“We partnered with ApexRapid for high-volume production of our consumer electronics. Their overmolding capabilities allowed us to maintain consistency while scaling up output, ensuring the production of durable, high-quality plastic components. The combination of precision, material expertise, and excellent customer service at every stage made the collaboration seamless and highly successful.”
“ApexRapid's precision overmolding services played a vital role in our automotive equipment project. Their ability to produce high-quality plastic components with precise overmolding techniques significantly improved the performance, durability, and reliability of our products. The combination of advanced molding technologies and attention to detail ensured that our automotive parts met the demanding industry standards.”
At ApexRapid, we understand that our clients may have numerous questions about our overmolding services. Below, we've compiled answers to some of the most common inquiries to guide you through our processes and offerings.
ApexRapid has extensive manufacturing capabilities, capable of producing any geometrically complex part and offering on-demand manufacturing services.
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