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Manufacturing Process Overview

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM)

Meter reactive liquid components into a mold where they polymerize into a finished part.

Advantages

Useful for larger parts with moderate tooling pressure
Can integrate stiffening structures
Good for low-to-mid volume large covers

Limitations

Chemistry and process control are specialized
Surface finish systems may be required
Not a drop-in for all thermoplastic geometries

How it works

Prepare and meter reactive components
Inject into closed mold
Allow reaction/cure
Demold, trim, and finish

Typical fit: Large, stiff covers and enclosures with lower clamp forces than thermoplastic injection

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