Molded finished part and method of making same cross-references to related applications

2 A process of fabricating a molded part with a finished surface comprising the steps of:

• providing a mold, the mold defining a mold cavity, the mold cavity corresponding to a predetermined part configuration, the mold cavity including at least a first cavity surface, the first cavity surface corresponding to a finished surface of the molded part;
• providing a finish insert, the finish insert being a substantially rigid and resilient member, the finish insert having opposing insert front and back sides, the insert front side including a finished surface, the finished surface corresponding to the first cavity surface;
• positioning the finish insert into the mold with the finished surface engaging the first cavity surface;
• closing the mold with the finish insert positioned in the mold cavity;
• injecting a moldable material into the mold cavity whereby the moldable material flows against the insert back side, the insert front side thereby being pressed against the first cavity surface;
• opening the mold;
• and
• removing the molded part from the mold.

4 A process of fabricating a molded part with a finished surface comprising the steps of:

• providing a mold, the mold defining a mold cavity, the mold cavity being adapted to form a predetermined molded part, the mold cavity including at least a first cavity surface;
• providing an insert, the insert being a resilient member, the insert having opposing insert front and back sides, the insert front side including an insert front surface that corresponds to the first cavity surface;
• positioning the insert into the mold with the insert front surface engaging the first cavity surface;
• then closing the mold with the finish insert so positioned in the mold cavity;
• injecting a moldable material into the mold cavity so the moldable material flows against the insert back side and the insert front surface presses against the first cavity surface;
• opening the mold;
• and
• removing the molded part from the mold.