I have an off topic question which consists of two main questions. I know
that bearings can be insert-molded (overmolded) into plastic, but has anyone
tried insert-molding a ball-bearing into plastic? If so, what
recommendations can you provide?
Secondly, if a bearing is press fit into plastic, is a secondary machining
operation required? I know ABEC tolerances should be used when press fitting
the bearing OD into a metal housing, but are those tolerances really
necessary if press fitting into a plastic housing? I would prefer to avoid a
secondary machining operation if possible.
As I do not know the whole scope of the project, I cannot provide any more
information. I would be interested in hearing about the experiences of
others who have tried this before.
Chris
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