Molding

When researching the different extrusion processes, you may come across impact extrusion. Like all extrusion processes, it involves forcing material through a die. Impact extrusion is unique, however, because it uses an excessive amount of force when compared to other … Read More

Permanent mold casting is a casting process that, as the name suggests, involves the use of a permanent mold. Unlike with casting processes, the mold can be reused for multiple casting applications. During permanent mold casting, molten metal is forced … Read More

Molding processes are used in the manufacturing industry to create products and components by filling a mold cavity with material. The material is typically heated, and as it fills the mold cavity, it takes the shape of the mold. Once … Read More

Molding processes are used to create objects with the assistance of a die. The material — which is typically heated or molten — is poured or otherwise injected into the cavity of a die. As the material fills the surrounding … Read More

Molding is a common type of manufacturing process in which liquid material — typically plastic, rubber or other polymers — is added to a mold cavity to create a product or component. The raw material is usually heated, after which … Read More

Blow molding is a manufacturing process that’s designed to create hollow parts. It’s called “blow molding” because it typically involves blowing air or inert gas into the center of a heated object. As the air or inert gas accumulates, it … Read More

Lost-foam and full-mold casting are two of the most popular types of evaporative-pattern casting. They both involve the use of pattern that, when exposed to heat, evaporates. The pattern material essential vaporizes while filling the surrounding space in the mold … Read More