UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ENIGINEERING MATERIALS – GROUP 10
CIV 1102
TRANSFER MOLDING (RESEARCH REPORT)
Lecturer: Mr. Maxwell Jackson
Lab Technicians: Ms. Brittany Bancroft and Mr. Jaydon Alves
Date of Submission: 6th December 2022
Table of Contents
Title Page.............................................................................................2
Task Sheet...........................................................................................3
Introduction........................................................................................4
Literature Review...............................................................................5
Research Methodology.......................................................................6
Conclusion...........................................................................................7
References............................................................................................8
Appendix..............................................................................................9
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Title Page
Title: Forming methods of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics
Transfer Molding
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Task Sheet
The students of this group were instructed to conduct extensive research on a type of
manufacturing method of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, the transfer molding
method was chosen by the students of group 10.
Group Members
Shemar Lanferman 1039043
Tarique Richmond 1041193
Chanderpaul Sookdeo 1045329
Achim Abrams 1045584
Melchizedek Sampson 1045536
Tyler Garraway 1044691
Odel Barry 1044910
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Introduction
The following paper was completed by University of Guyana students for the Engineering
Materials 1 course. Transfer molding is comparable to compression molding; however,
before entering the mold, the material is deposited in a transfer chamber. Thermosets that are
cross-linked with heat are utilized in transfer molding, just as they are in compression
molding. Because the material enters the mold after the mold is closed, many cavities can be
employed in transfer molding. Shear is produced because runners and sprues are present. This
allows for the necessary heat for crosslinking and flow to the cavities. Transfer-molding
machines are also commonly configured with molds that open vertically. There is no flash
with transfer molded pieces since the mold is closed and fastened prior to the material
entering the mold. Because the polymer flow is regulated, the dimensions of the finished
pieces are extremely exact. Another benefit is that the cure time is reduced due to the
presence of shear flow, which generates heat. Inserts can also be utilized to make more
intricate items than compression molding can. Members of the group contributed their
findings which was included in the following paper.
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Literature Review
The word, plastic, was derived from the word ‘Plastikos’ meaning ‘to mould’ in Greek.
Fossil fuels have compounds containing hydrogen and carbon (hydrocarbon) which act as
building blocks for long polymer molecules. These building blocks are known as monomers,
they link together to form long carbon chains called polymers. Depending on physical
properties, plastics are divided into two types: Thermoplastic and thermosetting.
Thermoplastic: Plastics that can be deformed easily upon heating and can be bent easily.
Linear polymers and a combination of linear and cross-linked polymers come under
thermoplastics. Examples: PVC, nylon, polythene, etc.
Thermosetting: Plastics that cannot be softened again by heating once they are moulded.
Heavily cross-linked polymers come under the category of thermosetting plastics. Examples:
Bakelite, melamine, etc. Bakelite is used for making electrical switches whereas melamine is
used for floor tiles.
Recycling of Plastic
Recycling plastic is very important. If they are not recycled at the proper time, then they get
mixed with other chemicals or materials and hence become more difficult to recycle and
become a source of pollution. They are non-biodegradable, and they do not get decomposed
by microbial action. To avoid this, it is important to use biopolymers or biodegradable
polymers.
Properties of Plastic
Strong and ductile.
Poor conductors of heat and electricity.
Easily moulded into different shapes and size.
Resist corrosion and are resistant to many chemicals.
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Research Methodology
This assignment is based on Transfer Molding, this assignment entails what Transfer
Molding is. The group first analyzed the assignment and each member discussed and selected
a part. The research was conducted using sources from the internet and E-textbooks. These
methods were chosen because the required information was easily accessible to cater for the
time period given for the assignment.
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Conclusion
By all counts, and with proven results, it can be concluded that plastics in general are very
essential in today’s modern construction. Transfer molding is one of the more commonly
used forming methods for manufacturing plastics, we could safely confirm that this is due to
it having more advantages factors than disadvantages like little waste (no gates, sprues, or
runners in many molds) when being used, lower tooling cost compared to other forming
methods like injection molding. Whereas a few disadvantages are only labor intensive, and
large initial capital investment. The students acquired a great amount of information
pertaining to transfer molding and hope to apply this knowledge in the field of engineering in
the near future.
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References
Process industry forum (Martin’s rubber company) January, 2011
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Science Direct (Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook, 2011)
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Appendix
