Method for making a connector conductor cutter

摘要

Methods are provided for making a composite article by successive molding steps. The article comprises an insert assembly that includes a metallic portion and a plastic locating framework in which the metallic portion is precisely mounted with respect to references points on the locating framework. The locating framework is mounted within a housing with the insert assembly precisely positioned with respect to the housing to cause the metallic portions to be substantially precisely positioned with respect to an exernal surface of the housing. In one embodiment, which is a hand tool that is moved slidably along a connector to sever conductors, a cutting blade is substantially precisely positioned in the locating framework of the insert assembly. Plastic is flowed about the framework in a mold cavity to form the housing. Since the framework is positioned substantially precisely with respect to mold surfaces which define the housing, the cutting blade is substantially precisely positioned with respect to an external surface of the housing and avoids damage to the connector when the tool is moved therealong.