compression molding

noun
a method of molding thermosetting plastic by closing a mold on it, forming the material by heat and pressure.

Origin:
1935–40

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Compression molding, extrusion, and injection molding with and without preheating of the material were also investigated.
Samples were also fabricated by compression molding in which the nano-fillers were randomly oriented.
Processed by continuous compression molding without the addition of fillers, polymer modifiers or processing aids.
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