Transfer Molding
Transfer Molding Transfer molding is like to compression molding except that instead of the molding material being pressurized in the cavity, it is pressurized in a separate chamber and then forced through an opening and into a closed mold. The advantages (Benefits) of transfer molding are that the preheating of the material and injection through a narrow orifice improves the temperature distribution in the material and accelerates the cross linking reaction. As a result the cycle times are reduced and there is less distortion of the molding. The improved flow of the material also means that more intricate or complicated shapes can be produced. Molding Sequence: 1. The required amount of resin or the polymer is weighted and inserted into the transfer pot before the molding process. 2. The transfer pot is heated by the heating element above the melting temperature of the polymer charge. 3. The liq...