molding
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- noun
- /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
- Specialized
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- The process can be applied to form tools for injection molding or hot embossing of plastic.
- injection molding
- molding process
- plastic molding
These are made by blow molding, I think glass into a mold.
- These are made by blow molding, I think glass into a mold.
- All right, I'm going to use some paper to do my molding.
Examples
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So the alcohol gets rid of the oils that are in the plastic because the oil is used as a release agent in the molding process.
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An OEM is currently using it for its extrusion blow molding machines for large industrial parts, Vaniglia said.
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These are made by blow molding, I think glass into a mold.
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Another concern when adding wood fiber to plastics for molding is the temperature at which the material is melted.
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The current state-of-the-art cycle time for a typical liquid-composite-molding process is 8 to 10 minutes, according to Fillion.
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Most of the effort focused on injection-molding and slip-casting radial turbine rotors, scrolls, and other turbine components.
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The artist used a special technique for molding the clay figurines in intricate shapes.
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He demonstrated the process of molding new plastic products by pouring material into a cast.
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The company specializes in molding components for electronics to ensure precise fit and durability.
Synonyms
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3.9
To pour liquid material into a mold so it hardens into a shape
Compounds
- Specialized
A machine that makes hollow plastic items like bottles by heating plastic and using air to shape it
- Specialized
A machine that makes hollow plastic items like bottles by using air to push heated plastic into a mold
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Molding comes from mold, meaning 'to shape' or 'form', so it names the act of using a mold to make something. That's why molding also means the process of forming materials by casting them in a mold.