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Molding Process
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Compression Molding
Material starts inside of cavity
Minimizes material usage
Lowest tool cost
"Overflows" required
Pre-forms required
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Transfer Molding
Material starts outside the cavity, but in the mold pot
Transfer uses the most material of any processing method
Reduced parting line flash
Relatively low tool cost
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Injection-Transfer Molding
Material starts outside of the mold
Uses less material than regular transfer molding
Reduced parting line flash
Best for high cost material that can’t be compression molded.
Balanced runner recommended
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Liquid Injection Molding (L.I.M)
Limited to silicone
Usually for high volume parts
Key is fast cycles
Highest cost tooling
Potentially lowest material usage
Balanced runner required
Benefits
Value added services such as packaging and assembly
Custom material development and formulation
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) engineering assistance
In-mold bonding of rubber to metal and plastic substrates
Global engineering and manufacturing capabilities
Co-development and prototyping
Full PPAP capability and compliance
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) registered
FDA and NSF/ANSI 61 compliant materials
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