The invention provides a method of co-injection molding. The method includes
mixing a plastic inner material and an endothermic-blowing agent to form a core
mixture. A plastic outer material is injected from a first injection unit into
a co-injection manifold to create a flow of outer material therethrough. The core
mixture is injected from a second injection unit into the co-injection manifold
to create a flow of core mixture therethrough. The flow of the outer material and
the flow of the core mixture are then controlled through the co-injection manifold
and into a mold cavity. The core mixture expands as heat is provided for the endothermic-blowing
agent to absorb.