SMC Mould is a ready-to-use glass-fibre reinforced polyester compound. It is typically used for compression moulding. It is supplied in rolls weighing up to 1000 kg. SMC Mould is ideal for producing a variety of plastic parts. It has many advantages over conventional plastic compounds.
SMC Mould is a versatile and strong material. Its properties include a high level of strength, low water absorption, and flame retardancy. It is also highly flexible and can be customised for any finished product. It is commonly used in the construction industry because of its high thermal insulation and anti-skid properties.
Once SMC Mould is cooled, it can be transferred to a machining centre for further processing. The machining center can drill and cut holes in the molded part. It is usually equipped with CNC equipment that reads G-code instructions. In addition, water jet cutting and laser cutting are increasingly used in SMC moulding operations.
SMC Moulds are used in many industries. They are a good choice for structural beams and bumpers. They are also suited for automotive applications because they have excellent physical properties. SMC Moulds are used for many different parts, such as engine covers, racks, and battery boxes.
SMC Moulds are durable and withstand corrosion and electrophoretic painting. In addition, they are resistant to paint-pop issues. SMC Moulds can be used as a matrix for various reinforcements and fillers. The SMCs can be comolded with the epoxy prepreg, resulting in customized components.
The SMC Mould has a high volume production capacity. It is also highly cost-efficient and produces parts with good reproducibility. Moreover, it reduces the weight and parts integration. SMC is highly flexible, with a low labor requirement per production level. SMC also helps reduce scrap in the industry and reduces the cost of manufacturing.
SMC is a high-strength composite material. It is primarily composed of a thermosetting resin, filler(s), and fiber reinforcement. The resin is usually an unsaturated polyester, phenolic, or modified vinyl urethane. The filler is typically alumina trihydrate. This filler improves the durability and temperature resistance of the composite. The filler also helps reduce the weight.
SMC is ideal for structural applications. It can be moulded into virtually any shape, and its mechanical properties are exceptional. Its flexural strength, stiffness, and toughness make it ideal for use in aircraft, transit, and other applications. In addition, SMC is corrosion resistant. It also offers a low weight and is suitable for applications requiring high-performance structural components.
SMC Moulds are designed to produce small and medium-sized composite products. However, the production capacity of press-molded products is limited by the size of the press. However, with the continuous development of press manufacturing, press-moulds are becoming capable of producing large auto parts, bathtubs, and other bathroom components.