RIM

Reaction injection molding - description of the process

Reaction injection molding (RIM) mixes two or more components in a low-pressure process before injecting them into a forming tool. At a low locking pressure, the reaction mass cures in a chemical process, via polymerization, inside the forming tool. In contrast to thermoplastics, once formed, thermosetting plastics no longer deform when exposed to heat. This makes RIM ideal for low quantities of large, complex, stable, and lightweight components, including 2-component parts.

Benefits of reaction injection molding

Prototypes made of multi-component material are possible
Very large and complex components
Large range of materials from elastic to stiff and transparent through to temperature-resistant
Discharge quantity of up to 200 units depending on the tool design, tool material, and part geometry

Machine capacities

2 x Dekumed Unidos 300

1 x Dekumed Unidos 200

1 x Tartler MDM5

1 x Tartler CG52

Materials for reaction injection molding

For the tools: Plastic block materials of different densities from 0.14 to 1.4; PU systems, close-to-production materials, Shore A40 - D 1.2; EPP; Polyurethane
For the parts: Glass-fibre-filled material; rubber

Post-processing options

Painting

Applications of reaction injection molding

For the rapid creation of complex prototypes and functional components
Average quantities
Close-to-production quality and material