Moulding - Compression and Transfer Thermoset

Unlike thermoplastic materials, thermoset materials can be moulded into ‘thick’ and ‘thin’ sections. It is possible, therefore, to have vastly different sections within the same component when thermosets are selected.

Thermoset materials and these forms of moulding process are suitable for creating components for applications where mechanical strength, electrical and thermal insulation properties are the priorities, especially when the integrity of the component at elevated temperatures is critical.

In the development of new products, or even low volume parts, we also have ability to manufacture prototypes in the correct and specified materials – including metallic inserts if applicable. Not only will this provide a space model, but as it is in the correct material the product can also be used for any necessary environmental testing, for example.

Mouldings can be engraved / part marked, paint filled, painted, RFI and EMI shielded, Non Destructive Tested (NDT).

Some examples of thermosetting materials we mould include:

Epoxy, Phenolic, DAP, Polyester - all of which can have various modifiers and fillers such as mineral, glass or carbon fibres to enhance the specific properties required for application.

We can support all of the materials we process with comprehensive data sheets.