A compression mold is an open, heated mold. The material being molded usually is preheated, then poured into the mold. Pressure is applied to force the material into the entire mold, then heat and pressure is kept until the molded material is cured. Compression molding is useful for manufacturing large batches of large, intricate parts,…

CNC machining, or computer numerical control machining, is a computerized manufacturing process. Computer software controls how tools and machines operate, instead of a human operator. CNC machines are used to turn material such as aluminum or steel into a part using tools that operate along multiple axes, sometimes simultaneously. Because CNC machines use automated processes,…