Method of manufacturing co-molded inserts
US8383028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1052
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a co-molded insert part for use in composite, plastic, or metal parts is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a three-dimensional molding insert produced by a layer additive manufacturing process. The method further comprises the step of applying a layer material in contact with at least a portion of the molding insert. The method further comprises the step of co-molding the layer material and the molding insert simultaneously to produce a co-molded insert part.
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