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Rotational Moulding Notes

This document summarizes rotational molding, a process for manufacturing hollow plastic products. It accounts for 61% of all rotomolding. The document outlines the main machine types used in rotomolding - rock and roll, clamshell, vertical, shuttle, carousel, and electric jacket. It also describes the molds used, made of materials like steel and aluminum, as well as the basic rotomolding procedure and the key process parameter of optimal melt sintering. Strengths are listed as large parts, low tooling costs, and flexibility, while weaknesses include slow cycles, limited materials, and difficulty automating.

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Rotational Moulding Notes

This document summarizes rotational molding, a process for manufacturing hollow plastic products. It accounts for 61% of all rotomolding. The document outlines the main machine types used in rotomolding - rock and roll, clamshell, vertical, shuttle, carousel, and electric jacket. It also describes the molds used, made of materials like steel and aluminum, as well as the basic rotomolding procedure and the key process parameter of optimal melt sintering. Strengths are listed as large parts, low tooling costs, and flexibility, while weaknesses include slow cycles, limited materials, and difficulty automating.

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Introduction

Also known as Rotomolding or Rotocasting

Process for manufacturing large, hollow, one-piece plastic products

Best know for the manufacture of tanks and toys

Suitable for small & complex shapes

PVC; 13%

Others; 2%

LDPE; 2%
MDPE; 3%
XLPE; 8%

HDPE; 11%

LLDPE; 61%

The Machines

Rock-and-Roll

Clamshell

Vertical

Shuttle

Carousel

Electric & Jacket

Rock-and-Roll Machines

Clamshell Machines

Vertical Machines

Shuttle Machines

Carousel Machines

The Moulds

Materials

Steel

Mild

Stainless

Aluminum

Cast

Machined

Plate

Frame and Spider

Mould Sections

Procedure

We can thus observe:


A. When powder first sticks to the mold
B. When the powder has been consumed.
C. When optimal melt sintering has occurred [Key Process Parameter]
D. When solidification is occurring
E. When the plastic separates from the mold

Strengths
Large part capability
Small production runs
Low tooling costs
Stress-free products
Short product development lead times
Weaknesses
Slow cycle times
Limited material choices
Difficult to automate
Poor image
Low technology culture

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