Compression Moulding

Compression moulding is a composite manufacturing process normally used to produce composite components in high production volume such as automotive components. There are two types of compression moulding process, i.e., cold compression and hot compression moldings.

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Compression moulding is a composite manufacturing process normally used to produce composite components in high production volume such as automotive components. There are two types of compression moulding process, i.e., cold compression and hot compression moldings.

In compression moulding process, pressure is applied in cold compression and pressure and temperature in hot compression moulding after the moulding performs are placed in a mould cavity. In cold compression moulding, curing process takes place at room temperature while for hot press it takes place by applying heat to the mould and it in turn being transferred to the composites.

Matrices used in this process include UP, vinyl ester and phenolic for thermosetting polymers while among the thermoplastic polymers, PP, polyamide, and PEEK can be used.