Transfer molding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028505",
  "term": "Transfer molding",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Transfer Molding",
  "definition": "Transfer molding is a process similar to compression molding that is used for thermoplastics. However, unlike compression molding, a hydraulic plunger forces the heated plastic mixture into a closed hot mold where it solidifies.",
  "subject": "Commercial processes",
  "references": [
    "EPA Preferred and Alternative Methods for Estimating Air Emissions from Plastic Products Manufacturing at http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/eiip/techreport/volume02/ii11.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/transfer-molding/"
}