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Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Varied reinforcements are loaded into matched mold, then clamped closed. Catalyzed resin is forced through a sprue into the mold at low pressure until filled, then left to cure. Suited for lower volume molding of complex or large parts where high structural strength is needed.
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Advantages of RTM
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good surface finish on all sides
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dimensional stability
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suited for rubber or metal bonding in molding process
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low tooling costs-mold can be made of composites for small production cycles.
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Standard and custom formulations of resins and reinforcing fibers available
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Very complex shapes or highly structural parts can be molded with closed internal passages
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Reinforcement loading can vary over the entirety of part.
Markets
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Best value for low production volume
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Structural - very large complex shapes such as wind turbine, blades, boat hulls, manifolds
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Military - defense & aircraft components
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Industrial - internal pump/compressor components.
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Metal to Composite Duplication |
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