Compression Molding Process

Last modified: 12/20/2007


Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC) are used in compression molding. SMC or BMC compounds are place between matched metal dies representing the part shape. The mold closed and under temperature and pressure, the compound is cured. Compression molding is widely used in making car body panels, truck cabs and other high volume large parts.

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