 | Inside the Mold - Seven critical
factors that must be controlled for effective molding. |
| Defining the Processing Window - A Definition
of Optimum Cure and how material properties are affected by processing
parameters. |
| Processing Parameters - A
detailed look at the key processing parameters that can affect final part
quality.
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| Bubble Formation / Removal
- The mechanism of how bubbles are created and what happens to them during
molding is covered along with techniques for their removal.
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| Color and Additives
- Color and additives can have critical effect son processing and final part
properties - this section reviews the basic elements and techniques of
coloring.
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| Release Agents
- Several classes of release agents are discussed along with their
application and use in production. |
| Rotation Speeds and Settings
- The basic rules commonly employed and how they affect part quality are
discussed. A subject that on the surface is simple but in practice has few
specific guidelines. |
| Venting – The theory of venting
and calculations of venting is balanced with practical tips on the use of
vents and vent materials. |
| Shrinkage and Warpage -
Many of the basic parameters of processing come together in the size and
shape of the final part. This section reviews the main contributors and ways
to control these problems. |
| Cooling - Providing
that the oven cycle has been properly set, the final properties of a part
are most often controlled by cooling. It is also the most fertile area for
cycle time improvements. |
| Secondary Processes
- Basic operations for finishing parts, cutting, labelling, CNC routing,
welding and painting are reviewed in this section. |
