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Maximizing Precision and Performance in Aerospace with Advanced Molding Techniques
At Woodland Plastics, we’re always striving to deliver the most efficient and effective solutions for our customers in the aerospace industry. Aerospace manufacturers face unique challenges when it comes to producing lightweight, high-performance components that must withstand extreme environments. That’s why we rely on advanced molding technologies like Thermoset Injection Molding, Injection-Compression Molding, and Insert […]
Thermoset Plastics: A Strategic Advantage in Drone Component Manufacturing
As drone technology evolves, manufacturers face mounting pressure to deliver lightweight, heat-resistant, and dimensionally stable components—without compromising cost or compliance. Thermoset plastics offer a strategic solution. Thermoset plastics offer a compelling value proposition for drone manufacturers seeking lightweight, durable, and heat-resistant components. This white paper explores their unique properties, manufacturing advantages, and strategic fit for […]
Thermosets Used in EVs (Electric Vehicles)
As a performance grade composite, thermoset plastic materials are used in a variety of challenging automotive applications and environments due to the excellent heat resistance and temperature deflection properties. Common historical applications include powerpoint and transmission components, interior ash cups, solenoids, and other components needing to remain durable within tough applications. These properties allow molded […]
Thermoset Molding Materials
Thermoset plastics, or composites, differ from thermoplastic materials. While thermoplastics are more more common molding materials for general plastic use, thermosets are a material of choice for challenging applications exposed to electrical current, high temperature, or aggressive chemicals. In similar application settings, thermoplastics will degrade, jeopardizing the integrity of the molded part. Thermosets remain dimensionally […]
Thermoset Injection vs Thermoset Compression Molding
Thermosets are plastic composites used in applications exposed to aggressive elements such as high electrical current, heat and high temperatures, or exposure to chemicals and oils. Thermoset materials can be formed in a variety of molding processes including injection, compression, injection-compression hybrid, insert injection, and transfer molded. Injection and compression molding are the most common […]
Automation in Thermoset Molding Processing
In support of high-volume molding programs, Woodland Plastics offers various automation options in its manufacturing production to increase throughput, reduce costs, improving workforce safety, and remain competitive against global competitors. Woodland Plastics has developed and implemented a variety of automation processes into it’s business including both automation during molding such as press-side robotics and end […]
Thermoset Use in Home Appliances
Thermosets, or thermoset composites, are molding materials specified towards a variety of home appliance products and applications. Thermoset materials including BMC and Phenolic are selected as a material of choice in these applications for their high heat and chemical resistance properties. Many home appliances and cookware products incorporate heating elements or electrical connections to power […]
Thermoset Molding for Electrical Applications
Why are thermosets commonly used as a molding material for electrical parts and component assemblies? Molded thermosets provide exceptional electrical properties such as electrical stability, high dielectric and insulation strength, and resistance to arc and track to protect internal components from potential damage caused by electrical charge or current and arc/track. Thermoset applications within the […]
Injection Molding BMC Thermosets
BMCs, or Bulk Molding Compounds, are a type of thermoset material that are unsaturated polyesters or vinyl esters, and may be injection molded on horizontal molding machines. The properties of BMC molded parts exhibit exceptional dielectric strength, electrical insulation, heat resistance, and chemical resistance lending BMCs to be molded in a variety of safety-critical applications […]
