Cast moulding is a manufacturing process where liquid polyurethane is poured into a heated mould. The material is thermoset and therefore the polymer is heat cured and, when solid, the moulded part is removed from the mould. Generally, moulds are open on one full side which means the poured face usually produces a flat surface. Therefore, some profile details may require additional machining/processing after moulding.
The majority of production is processed through dispensing machines to enable reliable and efficient production. In 2018, PolyGlobal invested in a new Covestro Baulé® Universal Machine to maximise quality control and reduce production lead times. (add in link to news story maybe?!?)
Due to the requirements of heat processing, moulds are warmed on a “hot plate” or within an oven system depending on the target temperatures of the mould/casting material and/or the mould size/profile. This setup/processing requirement is also dictated by the mould material;