Compression Molding
The mechanical properties of thermoplastic and thermoset materials are subject to the methods in which they are prepared and molded. ARDL follows strict guidelines and customer instruction when compression molding samples. We are able to compression mold flat sheets and ASTM samples from powder or pellets to the specifications and conditioning provided by the manufacturer or customer. When it is not possible for our customers to mold the needed test samples for testing in-house, ARDL can help to produce samples of the correct dimensions and thickness specific to the plastic material. We can compression mold a variety of materials to meet the requirement of a number of tests from tensile testing to flammability tests and much more.
Available Methods
Compression Molding - Flame Mold
Flame Mold - Compression Molding Plastics
FMVSS 302Compression Molding - Thermoplastic Materials
Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
ASTM D 4703Compression Molding of Thermoplastics
Compression Molding of Thermoplastics - Plastics
ISO 293Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D 695Molding & Curing Compression Buttons
Testing Dynamic Properties of Elastomeric Isolators
SAE J1085