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Development and Fabrication of Compression Moulding Machine

The document describes the development and fabrication of a portable pneumatically operated compression molding machine. The machine uses pneumatic cylinders and a compressor to apply variable pressure up to 0.8 MPa and an automatic thermostat to control temperature for molding complex plastic and composite parts. It was designed to help small industries and laboratories mold parts with shorter cycle times at a lower cost than traditional hydraulic machines. Testing showed the fabricated machine performed well in molding different objects using varied temperatures and pressures. Future work may optimize die design and casting, experiment with mixing colored plastic wastes, customize the machine further, and mold additional product types.

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Development and Fabrication of Compression Moulding Machine

The document describes the development and fabrication of a portable pneumatically operated compression molding machine. The machine uses pneumatic cylinders and a compressor to apply variable pressure up to 0.8 MPa and an automatic thermostat to control temperature for molding complex plastic and composite parts. It was designed to help small industries and laboratories mold parts with shorter cycle times at a lower cost than traditional hydraulic machines. Testing showed the fabricated machine performed well in molding different objects using varied temperatures and pressures. Future work may optimize die design and casting, experiment with mixing colored plastic wastes, customize the machine further, and mold additional product types.

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DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION OF COMPRESSION MOULDING

MACHINE
Project Reference Number : 42S_BE_3224
College : Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Branch : Department of Mechanical Engineering
Guide : Mr. Amaresh Kumar D
Students : Mr. Sri Aakhash V
Mr. V Yatish Kumar
Mr. Venkatanarayana Y K
Mr. Yashasvi Pandey

Keywords : Compression moulding, Pneumatics, and Plastic Waste.

Introduction :
Compression molding is a high volume, high-pressure plastic molding method that is
suitable for molding complex and high strength objects. This process produces complex parts in a
wide variety of sizes. With its short cycle time and high production rate, many organizations in the
automotive industry have chosen compression molding technology to produce parts. Specifically
designed to facilitate the replacement of metal components with polymer (or any other composites),
the compression molding process is a method of molding in which matched metal dies are mounted
in a hydraulic or pneumatic molding press. The material charge or the preheated polymer is
manually placed into the open heated mold cavity.
The mold is closed with a top plug and pressure is applied to force the material to contact all
areas of the mold. Cycle time ranges from forty-five minute to one hour thirty minutes depending
upon the type and thickness of the material. Throughout the process heat and pressure are
maintained until the polymer has cured. While this process can be employed with Thermosets and
thermoplastics, today most application use thermoset polymers. Advanced composite
thermoplastics can also be compression molded with unidirectional tapes, woven fabrics, randomly
oriented fiber mat or a chopped strand. Compression molding machines operated hydraulically are
most commonly found in the industries. The primary advantage of this process is it can mold large,
fairly intricate parts. These machines occupy larger floor space and hence the necessity of these
machines in laboratories or small-scale industries is not fulfilled.
In the present work, pneumatically operated portable compression molding machine is
designed and fabricated. The machine majorly consists of a pneumatic cylinder, compressor,
pressure relief valves, dies, and thermostat. The pressure is varied as per the requirement and the
temperature is controlled automatically using sensors.

Objectives :
a. Up gradation of Compression Moulding Machine to meet new challenges in the recycling of
plastic wastes.
b. To increase the production rate of the compression moulding machine.
c. Up gradation of the machine to suits different moulds based on the requirement.
d. To enable the portability of the machine.
e. Manufacturing cost optimization.
f. To produce cost-effective materials.
g. Utilizing domestic and industrial plastic wastes to make useful bricks.
Methodology :
Compression molding is a technique to develop a variety of composite products. In this
method, two matched metal dies are used to fabricate composite product by the application of
compressive force. In this, the lower or bottom plate is stationary while the upper plate is movable.
Heat and pressure are applied as per the requirement of composite for a definite period of time. Due
to the application of pressure and heat, the material placed in a dies/molds flows and acquires the
shape of the mold cavity. Curing of the composite may be carried out either at room temperature or
at some elevated temperature. After curing, mold is ejected and the composite product is extracted.

Results and Conclusion :


a. Pneumatically operated compression moulding machine is developed with low cost with
new features.
b. The objects can be produced by using this machine with temperature and pressure.
c. The pressure can be varied from 0.1MPa to 0.8 MPa.
d. The fabricated machine performance was good and can be used for different purposes.

Future scope :
a. Efficiently deliver high volumes of components economically.
b. Die Design and casting methodology may be further improved and studied for future work.
c. Different colored plastic wastes can be mixed and aesthetic appearance can be worked out.
d. Different products can be made depending upon the die and molds.
e. Different materials can be mixed together to create new textures.
f. The machine can be customized based on our/customer requirement.

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