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The present invention relates to a process for integrally molding an assembly, having parts in a die lock situation, in a single molding step. The molding process of the present invention has the steps of providing a composite component with a predefined contour, molding a core fuel rail integrated

The present invention relates to a process for integrally molding an assembly, having parts in a die lock situation, in a single molding step. The molding process of the present invention has the steps of providing a composite component with a predefined contour, molding a core fuel rail integrated with the composite component, connecting the core fuel rail to a main core structure, overmolding the combined core fuel rail and main core structure to form a finished assembly, removing and melting out the combined core fuel rail and main core structure and extracting the composite component to provide the finished assembly with a substantially accurate finish. The present invention also relates to a manifold with integrally formed core fuel rails. The core fuel rails and injector pockets are molded together with the main manifold body in a single step although the injector pockets are in a die lock situation relative to the main manifold body. The interior surfaces of the injector pockets molded using the present invention have a substantially accurate finish.

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A manifold having an integrally formed fuel rail comprising: a main manifold body; a fuel rail embedded in and extending around said main manifold body; and at least one injector pocket communicating with said fuel rail for connecting with fuel injectors, said injector pocket having a substantially

A manifold having an integrally formed fuel rail comprising: a main manifold body; a fuel rail embedded in and extending around said main manifold body; and at least one injector pocket communicating with said fuel rail for connecting with fuel injectors, said injector pocket having a substantially accurate finish, wherein said fuel rail and said injector pocket are integrally formed with said main manifold body and said injector pockets are in a die lock situation relative to said main manifold body.