Step 1. Preform Placement

Step 2. High Pressure Cure

Mold is closed and pressurized with hydraulics to densify material.

Elevated temperatures allow for cure cycles of 5-20 minutes.

Equipment is computer controlled to eliminate human error of critical process variables (time, temperature, pressure).

Process is verified and recorded by data aquisition computerization.

Step 3. Molded Part

Mold is opened and part is extracted.

Part weight is recorded to verify proper resin loss.

Critical dimensions are recorded on computer and verified to meet quality specifications.

Visual inspection is done to assure part is aesthetically correct.

Typically parts are transferred to machining department for final trim, drilling, etc. (see post mold operations).

Compression Molding