In this process, a thermosetting charge (preform) is loaded into a chamber immediately ahead of the mold cavity, where it is heated;

pressure is then applied to force the softened polymer to flow into the heated mold where curing occurs. There are two variants of
the process: (a) pot transfer molding, in which the charge is injected from a pot through a vertical sprue channel into the cavity;
and (b) plunger transfer molding, in which the charge is injected by means of a plunger from a heated well through lateral
channels into the mold cavity. In both cases, scrap is produced each cycle in the form of the leftover material in the base of the well
and lateral channels, called the cull. In addition, the sprue in pot transfer is scrap material. Because the polymers are thermosetting,
the scrap cannot be recovered.

Transfer molding is closely related to compression molding, because it is utilized on the same polymer types (thermosets and
elastomers). One can also see similarities to injection molding, in the way the charge is preheated in a separate chamber and then
injected into the mold. Transfer molding is capable of molding part shapes that are more intricate than compression molding but not
as intricate as injection molding. Transfer molding also lends itself to molding with inserts, in which a metal or ceramic insert is
placed into the cavity prior to injection, and the heated plastic bonds to the insert during molding.

(a) Pot transfer molding, and (b) plunger transfer molding. Cycle in both processes is (1) charge is loaded into pot; (2) softened
polymer is pressed into mold cavity and cured; and (3) part is ejected.

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What is Transfer Molding?

Transfer molding is a process where the amount of material is measured and

inserted before the molding process takes place. The material is then preheated
and loaded into a pot and a plunger is then used to force the material from the pot
through the runner system into the mold cavities. The mold remains closed as the
material is inserted and is opened to release the part from the runner. The mold
walls are heated to a temperature above the melting point of the mold material;
this allows a faster flow of material through the cavities.

Benefits of Transfer Molding

Durable and dimensionally stable parts

Prevents corrode or rust

Impact resistant, chemical resistant

Minimal release of airborne emissions during production

Uniform thickness of parts

Step #1 - A piece of uncured rubber is placed into a portion of the mold called
the "pot." The plunger (on the top-most part of the mold) fits snugly into the
"pot."

Step #2 - The mold is closed up and under hydraulic pressure the rubber is
forced through the small hole (the "gate") into the cavity. The mold is held closed
while the rubber cures.
 Step #3 - The plunger is raised up and the "transfer pad" material may be
removed and thrown away.

Step #4 - Mold is opened and the part can be removed. The flash and the gate
may need to be trimmed.

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