tle: thermosetting compression moulding: an insight into the technique and its applications

Date | 2024-07-22 01:27:41

    Thermosetting Compression Moulding is a plastic processing technique that holds significant importance in the manufacturing industry, especially for the production of heat-resistant and durable plastic parts. This process involves the use of thermosetting plastics, which undergo chemical crosslinking during the moulding process, resulting in a permanent, rigid structure.

Thermosetting Compression Moulding

    The fundamental principle of thermosetting compression moulding lies in the unique properties of thermosetting plastics. Unlike thermoplastics, which can be repeatedly softened and reshaped by heating, thermosetting plastics undergo irreversible chemical changes during the first heating cycle. Once the plastic is heated and pressed into the desired shape, it solidifies and retains its form permanently.

Thermosetting Compression Moulding

    The process begins with the preparation of the mould, which is designed to accommodate the desired shape of the final product. The mould is then filled with the thermosetting plastic in its raw, uncured state. Subsequently, the mould is closed, and heat and pressure are applied to initiate the crosslinking reaction.

Thermosetting Compression Moulding