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Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
Rotational Molding
Introduction
Containers
9%
Tanks
Household 18%
2% Others
10%
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Introduction – The Process
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Introduction
Strengths
– Small production runs
– Large part capability
– Low tooling costs
– ‘Stress-free” products
– Short product development lead times
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Introduction
Weaknesses
– Slow cycle times
– Limited material choices
– Difficult to automate
– Poor image
– Low technology culture
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Presentation Outline
Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
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The Materials
Others, 2%
PVC, 13%
LDPE, 2%
MDPE, 3%
XLPE, 8%
HDPE, 11%
LLDPE, 61%
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The Materials
Dry-flow/Bulk-density characteristics
– Dry-flow is the time it takes 100 grams
of resin powder to pass through a funnel
of given dimensions
– Bulk-density is the quantity of
undisturbed powder than can fit inside a
beaker of specified dimensions
– Inversely proportional to each other
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The Materials
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The Materials
Other Material
– Foams
• Post-process
• In-process
– Liquid reactive polymers
– Micro-pellets
– Additives
– Ceramics
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Presentation Outline
Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
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The Machines
Rock-and-Roll
Clamshell
Vertical
Shuttle
Carousel
– Fixed
– Independent
Electric & Jacket
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Rock-and-Roll Machines
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Rock-and-Roll Machines
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Clamshell Machines
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Vertical Machines
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Shuttle Machines
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Fixed Carousel Machines
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Independent Carousel Machines
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Electric Machines
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The Machines
Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
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The Molds
Materials
– Steel
• Mild
• Stainless
– Aluminum
• Cast
• Machined
• Plate
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The Molds
Anatomy
– Frame and Spider
– Two or more sections (with draft)
– Parting line with alignment features
– Clamping hardware and pry-points
– Vent (breather) tubes
– Texture and other features
– Release agents
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The Molds – Frame and Spider
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The Molds - Mold Sections
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The Molds - Parting Line
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The Molds - Parting Lines
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The Molds - Parting Lines
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The Molds - Clamping Hardware
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The Molds – Pry Points
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The Molds - Vents
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The Molds - Vents
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The Molds – Kiss-Offs
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The Molds - Threads
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The Molds - Inserts
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Presentation Outline
Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
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The Method
1. Loading
2. Heating
3. Cooling
4. Unloading
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The Method - Loading
E. When solidification is
occurring
F. When the plastic
separates from the mold
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The Method – IAT Profile
Air Temperature
(PIAT) is the key
process control
parameter and is
independent of all
other process
variables (point C)
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The Method
Introduction
The Materials
The Machines
The Molds
The Method
Conclusion
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Conclusion