4. Implementation

4.1 Molding cycle

The standard molding cycle for a part processed by the RIM process can be described as follows:

• PRESS OPENING;

• demoulding of the previous part after movement of the moving parts of the tooling, if necessary;

• brief cleaning of the mould to remove any burrs from the parting lines;

• application of external release agent where non-self-releasing materials are used;

• moving the mould's moving parts so that the mould can be closed;

• closing the press after tilting the platens to the horizontal position ;

• rapid recirculation of...