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Tag: Thermoforming

Thermoforming

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Thermoforming
Thermoforming involves heating a sheet of thermosetting plastic material until it softens, then molding it into a desired shape.

Rotational Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Rotational Molding
Rotational molding is an economical way to produce hollow parts of all sizes.

Injection Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Injection Molding
Injection molding is the most common molding process after extruders. It is widely used to process thermoplastics and thermosets.

Fiber Spinning

Posted on April 1, 2022 (June 22, 2022) by shennyj
Fiber Spinning
Fiber spinning is used to make synthetic fibers for use in many industries.

Blow Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Blow Molding
Blow molding is used to produce sturdy plastic containers and parts of all sizes.

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