Thermoset composites are the most common type of material used in the compression molding process. Thermosets include Bakelite, polyester, polyurethane, urea-formaldehyde, as well as melamine, epoxy, and alkyd resins.
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A forming process in which a plastic material is placed directly into a heated metal mold then is softened by the heat and therefore forced to conform to the shape of the mold, as the mold closes.