Compression Molding

Compression molding is a manufacturing technique during which material is squeezed into shape via heavy compression forces.  It is a highly efficient and cost effective technique.  The cost advantage lies in the fact that the mold is relatively cheap to produce and compression molding has high throughputs via the combination of high cavity density and low changeover times.   One of the main down sides of compression molding is flash, which can be difficult to control if not properly monitored.  Also compression molding typically has the longest cure time, and the least tolerance control of the molding techniques.