molding

Blow molding (or moulding) is a manufacturing process for forming hollow plastic parts. It is also used for forming glass bottles or other hollow shapes.
In general, there are three main types of blow molding: extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, and injection stretch blow molding.
The blow molding process begins with softening plastic by heating a preform or parison. The parison is a tube-like piece of plastic with a hole in one end through which compressed air can enter.
The plastic workpiece is then clamped into a mold and air is blown into it. The air pressure inflates the plastic which conforms to the mold. Once the plastic has cooled and hardened the mold opens and the part is ejected. Water channels within the mold assist cooling.

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  1. Philekent

    Don't Forget

    Since buying our latest ZS LR, I have remembered to dig out my old car molding tool kit THE first thing to go-to before trying to fit most accessories etc. Wish I'd had the kit, back when I started accessorising my cars, in 19xx.
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