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About Rotational Molding Process
Steps of Rotational Molding
Rotational Mold Process
Secondary Molding
Mechincal and structional
Graphics and Themed parts
Loading the mold Loading the Mold-

A pre-determined amount of powder resin is poured into the hollow cavity of the mold.

Rotational Molding Oven

Oven-

The loaded mold is moved into the oven and rotated at various speeds on two axises to determine the wall thickness. When the powder resin begins to melt at temperatures between 600° to 750°, resin coats the surface of the mold.

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Final cooling chamber Cooling parts-

Still rotating on two axis the mold is cooled by forced air and/or water sprayed on the outside of the mold. Part tolerances can be held within a range .020" (inches) - .004" (inch) depending on the design and material being molded of the part.

De-molding the part De-Modeling Parts-

When finishing a computer controlled oven and cooling cycle, parts are removed from the mold.

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