What is thermoset injection molding?
Thermoset injection molding is an automated process transforming granular material into molded shapes that Rebling Plastics has been performing since the company’s inception. It typically is the most economical way to mold thermoset materials. Thermosets are materials that cure through a chemical reaction activated by heat and pressure, thus forming a strong molecular bond. This molecular bonding enables thermoset materials to maintain their physical properties at elevated temperatures which is why they are used in applications such as electrical connector housings, automotive ashtrays, and cookware appliance handles and knobs. The thermoset injection molding process begins by adding granular or pelletized material to a hopper. The material is gravity fed into a barrel and screw, which heats and moves the material toward the mold. The material is injected into a hot mold which has been clamped shut under enough force to keep the mold together while the material is forced into the cavit
