Each of he common types of molds are described on the pages connected by the links below. Click on the name of the process you wish to learn about. Whilst we have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information provided is accurate at the time of compilation, RubberAtkins assumes no responsibility for, and expressly disclaims all liability for errors or omissions in, and the use or interpretation by visitors of, all information obtained either directly or indirectly from RubberAtkins' website. Accordingly,all if any decisions based on information contained in this site are the sole responsibility of the visitor. Rubber Moulding A Brief Guide To Moulding methods.
Moulding is one of the ways of forming a rubber compound into a useful part.
A mould is usually made from metal, or some other material which can take the pressures and heat of the moulding process. Cavities are machined into the mould. These are negative images of the part to be made. There may be only one cavity or there can be a large number of cavities, depending on the requirements of the job. The rubber compound, which has all of the ingredients mixed into it to make it work, is placed in the mould cavity under pressure and heat.