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Dip Molding |
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PROCESS |
A metal tool is dipped into a liquid
vinyl plastic solution (plastisol). The liquid sticks to the tool
& when subjected to air, the plastic solidifies. Finished part is
removed from tool by hand & trimmed. |
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RAW MATERIALS |
Liquid plastisol. |
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TOOLING |
MUsually machined aluminum. |
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COST |
Tooling costs fairly low; piece
prices fairly high |
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ADVANTAGES |
Low tooling costs, soft pliable
parts. |
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DISADVANTAGES |
Price, limited design capabilities. |
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EXAMPLES |
Plastic coin purses, hand tool
grips, shifter boots for trucks & automobiles, bellows. |
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CLICK HERE
for summaries of the
most widely used Plastic Processing Methods
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