Abstract: A molding machine includes a plurality of operating die units that are arranged in series while die opening/closing directions of the operating die units are respectively matched with each other. The operating die units can be closed and opened by a common drive source. The molding machine may further include a plurality of replacement die units that are respectively positioned adjacent to the operating die units and are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the die opening/closing directions of the operating die units, and support bases that are capable of moving the replacement die units to die operating positions in which the replacement die units can be closed and opened by the drive source. The support bases are capable of moving the operating die units in the direction perpendicular to the die opening/closing directions thereof and to shift the same in positions different from original positions of the replacement die units.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing a predetermined machining operation on a material and performing an injection molding operation of resin on the surface of the material includes a machining mechanism for performing the predetermined machining operation. The machining mechanism includes a holding device, such as a mold for holding the material when the predetermined machining operation, such as a press forming operation, is performed on the material. In a state in which the material is held by the holding device, there is defined a molding space for molding the resin between the surface of the material and the inner surface of a mold member arranged to be opposed to the surface of the material. A resin flow path is provided for communication between the exterior of the molding space and the molding space. An injection mechanism can injecting molten resin into the molding space via the resin flow path.