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Compression and Transfer Molding Compression Molding

Compression Molding Change is placed in cavity of matched mold in the open position Mold is closed by bring the two halves together. Pressure is exerted to squeeze the resin so that it fills the mold cavity While under pressure the mold is heated which cures the resin o Thermosets

Compression Molding Mold closure types Flash

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Compression Molding Standard thermosets of various types Molding compounds (mixtures of materials) o Thermoset resin (30%) o Reinforcement fibers (10%) o Fillers (60%0 Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)

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SMC Equipment

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Sheet Molding Compound Compression Molding Change is made up from thermoset materials Charge is rolled flat Multiple layers of SMC can be used in a mold Longer fibers than BMC

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Compression molded parts o Total force needed per part is determined by: Projected area of the part (A) Required cavity pressure for the resin (PA) Pressure factor that accounts for depth () Depth in excess of the minimum amount (de)

Compression Molding Compression molding machines o Total force that can be exerted is called: Press capacity Machine rating Machine size Rated in Newtons or Tons o Determined by the area of the hydraulic ram and the hydraulic pressure in the line.

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Compression Molding vs Injection Molding

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Transfer Molding Mixed resin is placed in the transfer chamber Resin is heated to liquid state Plunger presses liquid resin through sprue and runner system to mold cavities. Mold is heated After resin is cured, parts are removed

Transfer Molding

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Product Considerations Practically all thermosets can be compression or transfer molded o Liquids o Pastes Liquid resin with filler o Doughs Pastes with reinforcement o Granules B-staged resin (phenolics) o Preforms Granules pressed into a pre-measured shape for easier handling

Cold Forming, Sintering and Ram Extrusion Used where heat processing is difficult or impossible High pressures Lower temperatures

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