INJECTION MOLDING OF ELASTOMERS.

Abstract

The injection molding process for elastomers was investigated for its applicability in the fabrication of end items for Army use. A variety of elastomeric compounds was prepared and injection molded. Results indicate that most compounds which can be compression molded can also be injection molded. Rubber items having equivalent physical properties and dimensions were obtained from the two molding processes. Injection molding reduces the time required for curing; eliminates the need to preform the rubber prior to molding; reduces the amount of mold handling; and lowers the rejection rate in comparison with compression molding. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0659349

Entities

People

  • J. D. Ruby

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compression
  • Compression Molding
  • Elastomers
  • End Items
  • Fabrication
  • Injection Molding
  • Lithography (Fabrication)
  • Material Forming Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molding Techniques
  • Moldings
  • Physical Properties
  • Rejection

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Metallurgy