Objectives

On the completion of this period you would able to

know
• Plastics processing stages

• Process selection factors

• List of plastic processing methods

• Compression Molding

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 Class Room Questions

• What are Thermoplastics?

• What are Thermo-sets?

• What are the uses of Additives?

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 Plastics Processing - Stages

• Heating

• Shaping

• Cooling

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 Plastics Process Selection - Factors

• Quantity and production rate

• Form and details of the products

• Size of final product

• Dimensional accuracy and surface finish

• Nature of materials

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 Plastics Processing Methods

• Molding Methods

• Forming Methods

• Finishing Methods

• Recycling

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 Plastics Processing - Molding Process

• Placing molding material in a mold

• Heating the material to a plastic stage

• Forcing the material to take the shape of mold cavity

• Cooling the material for rigidity

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 Plastics Processing - Molding Methods

• Compression Molding

• Transfer Molding

• Injection Molding

• Blow Molding

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Plastics Processing - Compression Molding
• Used on Thermosetting Plastics

• Heat and pressure applied by molding surfaces

• Molding material is forced to take the shape of

the mold

• Plastic Objects are ejected from the mold cavity

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 Fig.1
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A Typical Down Stroking Compression Molding
Press

Fig.2
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Compression Molding Press

Fig.3
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Compression Molding - Mold

Fig.4
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Compression Molding - Products

Fig.5
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Compression Molding - Products

Fig.6
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 Advantages Of Compression Molding

• Mold is simple and easy to manufacture

• No wastage of raw materials

• Dimensional accuracy and surface finish are good

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 Disadvantages Of Compression Molding

• Not suitable for products with intricate shapes

• Not suitable for thick sections

• Not economical for large quantities

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 Typical Compression Molding Parts

• Gaskets
• Seals
• Automotive Panels
• Handles
• Container Caps, Fittings
• Washing Machine Housings

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 Summary

In this class we have learnt about

• Plastics Processing Stages

• List of Plastic Processing Methods

• List of Molding Methods

• Compression Molding

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 Quiz
1. Which of the following is incorrect regarding
Compression Molding?

a) Mold is simple and easy to manufacture

b) No wastage of raw material

c) Dimensional accuracy and surface finish of

products are good

d) Suitable for products with intricate shapes

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 Quiz

2. Identify the following Product not made by

Compression Molding

a) Automotive Panels

b) Washing Machine Housings

c) Bottles

d) Gaskets

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 Quiz
3. Which of the following is Molding Method

a) Compression Molding

b) Transfer Molding

c) Injection Molding

d) All the above

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• List out Plastics Processing Methods

• List out Molding Methods

• Explain the Compression Molding Process with a neat

sketch

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 Assignment

• List out advantages and disadvantages of Compression

Molding

• Explain Compression Molding Process with a neat

sketch

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