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Injection
Molding is
the most advanced typical method of molding rubber products. Injection
molding produces the most consistent results by automating all aspects
of how the rubber gets into the mold. In injection molding, the rubber
is worked and warmed and then squirted into the mold at controlled
speeds, pressures and temperatures.
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Step
#1 -
The uncured rubber is fed into the machine in the form of a continuous
strip.
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Step
#2 -
The uncured rubber is worked and warmed by an auger screw in a
temperature controlled barrel.
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Step
#3 -
As the rubber stock accumulates in the front of the screw, the screw is
forced backwards. When the screw has moved back a specified amount, the
machine is ready to make a shot.
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Step
#4 -
With the mold held closed under hydraulic pressure, the screw is pushed
forward. This forces the rubber into the mold, similar to the action of
a hypodermic syringe.
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Step
#5 -
While the rubber cures in the heated mold, the screw turns again to
refill.
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Step
#6 -
The mold opens and the part can be removed. The machine is ready to
make the next shot, as soon as the mold closes.
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Advantages
of Injection Molding
- Provides the maximum product
consistency
- Allows the most control of flash
- Because the rubber is warmed before going into
the mold, fastest cycle times
Disadvantages of Injection Molding
- Not suited for all compounds
- Most expensive molds
- Typically has some runners or other "throw
away" portion in each shot
Compression
Molding
Transfer
Molding
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Molding
Solutions
781
Enterprise Drive
Lexington, KY 40510
Phone: (859) 231-0031
Fax: (859) 254-8884
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