Controlled Viscosity Molding (CVM) is a disruptive technology that represents a profound break from standard molding technologies, enabling the manufacture of next-generation products by expanding the possibilities of molding products with highly-filled, ultra high-performance polymers that imbue products with enhanced properties.
Limitations of Standard Molding Technologies
Conventional Injection Molding (CIM)
Utilizes Extreme Pressure (Up to 30,000 to 40,000 PSI)
Material and Parts are Subjected to Extreme Shear Stresses
High Shear Stresses Create Molded-In Stresses
High Shear Stresses Lead to Abrasive Wear on Tooling
High Skill Requirement for Part Designers
Very Difficult to In-Mold Electronics and Batteries
Limited to Standard Materials with Standard Material Properties
Conformal Coating
Does Not Provide Thermal Conductivity
Requires Energy Intensive Secondary Curing Process
Emits Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Requires Labor Intensive Masking and Demasking Processes
Large Floor Space Requirement for Masking and Demasking
Can Require Large Amount of Flammable Storage
Difficult to QC and Inspect
3D Printing
Slow Manufacturing Process
Limited Material Selection
Parts Typically Require Post-Processing
Difficult to Scale from Prototype to High-Volume Production
High Piece Part Cost at Scale
High Space Requirements at Scale
Potting
Slow Manufacturing Process
Often Requires Precise Mixing
Requires Time and Energy Intensive Secondary Curing
Emits Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Requires Substantial Work-In-Process Inventory
Rework is Very Difficult / Virtually Impossible
Not Conducive to Product Recyclability at End-of-Life
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