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    Compression molding is a molding process used for thermosetting plastics that involves two steps - preheating and pressurizing. It was initially developed in the 1840s and was commonly used to mold radio cabinets and dinnerware in the early 20th century. The process involves placing a charge of molding material into a heated mold cavity, which is then pressed together under high pressure until the material cures. Parameters like charge quantity, pressure, temperature and cure time can be varied. Compression molding produces parts with low cost, uniform density and shrinkage, and improved strength. However, it has long curing times and scrap cannot be reprocessed. Common applications include appliances, automotive panels, and electrical components.

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    Compression molding is a molding process used for thermosetting plastics that involves two steps - preheating and pressurizing. It was initially developed in the 1840s and was commonly used to mold radio cabinets and dinnerware in the early 20th century. The process involves placing a charge of molding material into a heated mold cavity, which is then pressed together under high pressure until the material cures. Parameters like charge quantity, pressure, temperature and cure time can be varied. Compression molding produces parts with low cost, uniform density and shrinkage, and improved strength. However, it has long curing times and scrap cannot be reprocessed. Common applications include appliances, automotive panels, and electrical components.

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    Compression molding is a molding process used for thermosetting plastics that involves two steps - preheating and pressurizing. It was initially developed in the 1840s and was commonly used to mold radio cabinets and dinnerware in the early 20th century. The process involves placing a charge of molding material into a heated mold cavity, which is then pressed together under high pressure until the material cures. Parameters like charge quantity, pressure, temperature and cure time can be varied. Compression molding produces parts with low cost, uniform density and shrinkage, and improved strength. However, it has long curing times and scrap cannot be reprocessed. Common applications include appliances, automotive panels, and electrical components.

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    Compression Molding: Presented By: S.Muthu Raj Polymer Technology

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    Compression molding

    Presented by:
    S.Muthu Raj
    Polymer Technology
    Introduction
    • Molding is the forming process .

    • Compression molding process is followed by two step first


    one preheating and pressurizing

    • Compression molding is generally used for


    thermosetting plastic.
    History
    Initially plastic molding compound known as Florence compound. Its inventor, Alfred
    Critchlow, founded the Pro Corporation, Florence MA in 1847. Pro is said to be the first
    plastics molding company.

    Hand made mold for hand held mirror (c.1870)


    Large scale compression molding Trimming flash from Ekco radio cabinets
    press (c.1935). (c.1934).
    Process Description
    Stages in Compression molding cycle
    Parameters
    1.The quantity of charge(molding material)put into the mold

     2.Pressure of the molding process


    • Range of pressure 2000-3000 psi(13.8-20.7 MPa) [4]

    3.Mold temperature
    • Temperature range 300ºF to 375ºF (149⁰C- 191⁰C)[4].

    4.Cure time variables.


    • The period required to harden thermosetting material to partial and
    complete polymerization is called cure time [4].
    Mold

    Press
    Types of compression molding
    Sheet molding compound(SMC)
    • Placing a reinforcement, such as a glass mat, between sandwiching layers
    of a thermoplastic

    Bulk molding compound(BMC)


    • Billet is used with efficiently placed and distributed long reinforcement
    Advantages

    • Lowest cost
    • More uniform density
    • Uniform shrinkage due to uniform flow
    • Improved impact strength due to no degradation of
    fibers during flow
    • Dimensional accuracy
    • Internal stress and warping are minimized
    Disadvantages
    • Curing time large
    • Uneven parting lines present
    • scrap cannot be reprocessed.
    Applications & products
    • Dinnerware
    • Buttons
    • Knobs
    • Appliance Housings
    • Radio Cases
    • Automotive exterior panels especially for commercial
    vehicles
    • ash trays & electrical parts
      Materials used in this process
    A) Thermosetting polymers:

    B) Fiber reinforced composite

    C)Thrmoplastic:
    • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
    • Long Fiber reinforced Thermoplastics
    Material properties affected by the
    process
    • Density
    • Strength
    • Anisotropic property(fiber orientation)

    Fiber orientation induced by the material flow in the mold. Image courtesy [7]

    •Shrinkage and wrapage


    Thank you

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