Placing pre-cut pieces of silicone into a heated mold, and then into a press to allow the silicone elastomer to melt and fill the mold cavity.
Low to medium production rates
Economical method for short runs and start-up production
Short setup time
Low waste with correct mold design
Ability to mold large, fairly intricate parts
Ideal for gaskets, seals, O-rings
Used with HCR and FSR
Extrusion