Compression Molding

• In compression molding, a preshaped charge of material,

premeasured volume of powder, or viscous mixture of liquid-
resin and filler material is placed directly into a heated mold
cavity that typically is around 200°C but can be much higher.
• Forming is done under pressure from a plug or from the upper
half of the die, thus, the process is somewhat similar to closed-
die forging of metals.
• Pressures range from about 10 to 150 MPa. As seen , there is a
flash formed, which subsequently is removed by trimming or by
some other means.
• Typical parts made are dishes, handles, container caps, fittings,
electrical and electronic components, washing-machine
agitators, and housings. Fiber-reinforced parts with chopped
fibers also are formed exclusively by this process.
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• Compression molding is used mainly with thermosetting
plastics, with the original material being in a partially
polymerized state.
However, thermoplastics and elastomers are also processed
by compression molding.
• Curing times range from about 0.5 to 5 minutes, depending
on the material and on part thickness and shape. The
thicker the material, the longer it will take to cure.
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