Method of forming component using metal-resin composite and mold for forming said component

A method of molding a component that includes a metal plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a thermoplastic resin arranged on the first surface of the metal plate, the method comprising:

• providing a mold comprising:
• a movable mold, and
• a fixed mold that comprises a support portion;
• arranging the metal plate within the mold, wherein the metal plate is premolded;
• fixing the metal plate against the movable mold using the support portion;
• injecting an amount of the thermoplastic resin into a cavity formed between the metal plate and the fixed mold;
• and
• after injecting the amount of the thermoplastic resin, closing the mold by moving or deforming the support portion while pressing the second surface of the metal plate against the movable mold using the support portion, and pressing the amount of the thermoplastic resin with a first portion of the first surface of the metal plate, which is located inward of the support portion, so as to bring the amount of the thermoplastic resin into direct contact with the first portion of the first surface of the metal plate, while a second portion of the first surface of the metal plate, which is located outward of the support portion, remains unexposed to the amount of the thermoplastic resin due to the amount of the thermoplastic resin being blocked by the support portion, and while an entirety of the second surface of the metal plate remains unexposed to the amount of the thermoplastic resin.