Definitions for "Contact Molding"
A process for molding reinforced plastics in which reinforcement and resin are placed on a mold, cure is either at room temperature using a catalyst-promoter system or by heat in an oven and no additional pressure is used.
Refers to the use of a single or open mold onto which resin and reinforcement materials can be applied. Contact molding is characterized by one finished cosmetic side.
A technique in which reinforcement and resin are placed in a mold, with cure taking place at room temperature with a catalyst/promoter system, or in a heated oven. No additional pressure is used.