Abstract: An injection molding tool and method are used to create a connection between at least two metal parts. The metal parts are inserted into the injection molding tool. Using a clinching device of the injection molding tool, the metal parts are mechanically connected to one another by clinching and are encapsulated with a plastic material using an extruder connected to the injection molding tool so as to, at least partially, enclose the metal parts with overmolding or casting.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a charging device with a contact housing of an electrically powered vehicle including the steps of providing at least one electrical contact element having a contact area, the electrical contact element being electrically contactable with a corresponding contact element in said contact area; inserting the electrical contact element into an injection mold; and closing the injection mold and forming a cavity around the electrical contact element within the injection mold. Finally, an injection molding material is injected into the cavity of the injection molding tool, so as to produce a contact housing with integrated electrical contact element.