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Neslihan Yamur
11/12/2012
Compression Molding
Process
The process of molding a material in
a confined shape by applying
pressure and usually heat.
Compression molding process is followed
by two step first one preheating and
pressurizing.
Process Description
Process Description
Charge 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.
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Process Description
Parameters
1.The quantity of molding material
2.Pressure of the molding process
Range of pressure 2000-3000 psi(13.8-20.7 MPa)
3.Mold temperature
Temperature range 300F to 375F (149C- 191C)
4.Cure time variables.
The period required to harden thermosetting material to partial and
complete polymerization is called cure time
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Thermosetting polymers
Fiber reinforced composite
Thermoplastic:
-Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
- Long Fiber reinforced Thermoplastics
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Density
Strength
Anisotropic property (fiber orientation)
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Advantages
Low cost
Uniform density
Uniform shrinkage due to uniform flow
Improved impact strength
Dimensional accuracy
Internal stress and warping are minimized
Short cycle time
High volume production
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Disadvantages
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References
Polymer Processing Fundamentals, A.
Tim, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich, 1998
Effect of Molding Parameter on
Compression Molded Sheet Molding
Compounds Part, Jin-Ho Jeong, Journal
of Materials Processing , 1997
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