CONTACT CORE ADVANTAGE CAPABILITIES NEWS INVESTORS CAREERS ABOUT US CORE ADVANTAGE CAPABILITIES NEWS INVESTORS CAREERS ABOUT US COMPRESSION MOLDING – SMC A premade mixture of chopped reinforcements, resins, and fillers is placed into a mold and cured under heat and pressure. CAPABILITIES / PROCESSES / COMPRESSION MOLDING – SMC RAW MATERIAL Sheet molding compound (SMC) is compounded at an operation away from the press. A highly automated process of combining chopped fiber and thermoset resin matrices produces a semi-pliable sheet that is later used to mold a part. TOOLING Due to the stresses created by high tonnage pressing, typically only P20 steel is used to create two-piece molds. Aluminum and other softer metals are utilized for prototype runs but have a significantly shorter useful life. FINISH Compression molded parts can produce Class A finishes for decorative surfaces. They can be primed in the mold and can be delivered ready for a topcoat process. FEATURES High Volume Programs Short (2-4 minute) cycle times and the use of machined tool steel molds support annual program volumes to >500,000 units. Best Tolerances in Process Suite High dimensional stability of SMC formulations and the use of precision matched-die tooling produce highly-stable and predictable part dimensions that, in turn, can produce tight-tolerance assemblies. Class A Surfaces The use of precision matched-die tools that can be polished to mirror finish give the capability to achieve automotive-grade Class A surfaces that can support topcoat finishes. Wide Range of Material Properties A wide range of material properties can be obtained with sheet molding compounds by varying the fiber content, filler materials, and performance additives. Materials can be optimized for weight, strength, environmental resistance, economy and many other attributes. COMPRESSION MOLDING – SMC PROCESS RELATED MARKETS Automotive Building Products Construction/Agriculture Consumer Food/Beverage Power Sports Transportation Utilities OTHER PROCESSES Hand Lay-Up Spray-Up Resin Transfer Molding Reaction Injection Molding Compression Molding – DLFT Structural Foam Molding Structural Web Molding Contact us to discuss your project. CONTACT US ABOUT US Vision Statement History Sustainability Leadership Current Events OPERATIONS Products & Services Processes Industry Applications Why Choose CORE Brands QUICK LINKS Locations Portal Careers Corporate Overview Contact CORPORATE OFFICE 800 Manor Park Drive Columbus, OH 43228 614–870–5000 Info@coremt.com CONNECT JOIN OUR LIST © 2021 CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES • PRIVACY POLICY • TERMS OF USE CONTACT CORE