Compression molding vs injection molding pros and cons

Introduction Plastic manufacturing involves two main processes, Compression Molding, and Injection Molding. While both techniques are highly effective and widely employed in the industry, each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages that should be carefully considered when selecting one for your project. Selecting the ideal method could have significant effects on production time, […]

Compression molding for silicone rubber bellows and diaphragms

Introduction Silicone rubber molding is an industry standard method used to produce high quality rubber components for products ranging from seals and gaskets to complex medical tools and automotive components. Compression molding stands out among its various molding methods as the go-to technique for producing top quality silicone rubber bellows and diaphragms. Bellows and diaphragms […]

Compression molding for consumer electronics key considerations

Introduction Compression molding is a widely utilized manufacturing technique used to produce consumer electronics products. Compression molding machines compress raw materials such as plastic or composites into desired shapes and sizes for production. Compression molding offers numerous advantages for consumer electronics manufacturing, including producing parts with higher strength-to-weight ratios, temperature resistance, and complex geometries. However, […]

Comparing silicone rubber compression molding with other processes

Introduction Silicone rubber compression molding is a favored manufacturing technique used across numerous industries, such as automotive, medical, and electronics. This technique involves placing raw silicone material in a compression molds before heating and pressurizing it to form desired shapes – often producing high-quality parts with excellent mechanical properties. In this article, we will compare […]

Common misconceptions about silicone rubber compression molding

Introduction Silicone rubber compression molding is an effective process used to produce an array of silicone rubber products. This method involves filling an uncured silicone rubber material into a heated mold cavity and applying pressure with an appropriate tool, then cooling the mold so the material can cure and solidify into its desired form. Though […]

Choosing the right mold release agents for silicone rubber. 

Introduction Mold release agents play an essential part in the molding industry by facilitating the easy removal of parts from molds without damage to either them or to themselves. These agents serve as a protective lubricant coating between the mold surface and parts to avoid sticking or binding together and ensure an easy release from […]