SBNA Engineering Materials are classified in the thermoset plastics group of polymer materials. Thermoset plastics differ from thermoplastics in that they cannot be remelted and remolded. Thermosets require a hot mold (>160°C) for curing. The molding machines used are built on the same concept as thermoplastic machines, with some modifications.
See links on the right for Processing Guides for each material family
Typical processes used for thermosets are as follows:
Injection Molding
Compression Molding
Transfer Molding
Injection-Compression Molding
Post-Baking
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