Compression Molding

Name:
Compression Molding
Detailed information:
Formation of a rubber or plastic article to a desired shape, by either placing the raw mixture in a specially designed cavity or bringing it into contact with a contoured metal surface. After the material is in place, heat and pressure are supplied by a hydraulic press, the time and temperature varying with the nature of the material. For rubber products, vulcanization occurs simultaneously. Most plastic molding is now done by the injection method, which is more economically efficient.See Injection Molding.