Compression Molding Presses
Compression Molding Presses Built Around Your Process
Whether you’re molding thermosets, thermoplastics, rubber, or composites, your press needs to deliver consistent pressure, clean part release, and fast cycle times, every time. That’s where we come in. At DUNKES, we don’t sell off-the-shelf solutions. We work with you to design a hydraulic compression molding press that fits your exact materials, throughput goals, and tooling preferences. Already have a press? We can upgrade or repair it, no matter the make or model.
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Compression Molding Presses Built Around Your Process
Whether you’re molding thermosets, thermoplastics, rubber, or composites, your press needs to deliver consistent pressure, clean part release, and fast cycle times, every time. That’s where we come in. At DUNKES, we don’t sell off-the-shelf solutions. We work with you to design a hydraulic compression molding press that fits your exact materials, throughput goals, and tooling preferences. Already have a press? We can upgrade or repair it, no matter the make or model.
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Engineered for Every Type of Compression Molding Process
Whether you’re working with thermosets, thermoplastics, or fiber-reinforced materials, DUNKES designs hydraulic presses that deliver precision, repeatability, and strength. Our systems are optimized for a wide range of compression molding applications, including:
- Sheet molding compound (SMC)
- Bulk molding compound (BMC)
- Direct long fiber thermoplastic (DLFT)
- Direct compounding of long fiber thermoplastics (D-LFT)
- Multi component molding (MCM)
- Glass mat thermoplastics (GMT)
- Thermoplastic compression molding
- Transfer molding
- Long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT)
- Low pressure molding compound (LPMC)
High-Output Composite Presses Built for Complex Parts and Fast Cycles
If you’re molding composite parts at scale, precision and speed matter. Macrodyne compression molding presses are engineered for high-volume production of everything from thin, intricate components to thick, structurally complex parts. Our systems are designed to deliver:
- Fast cycle times to maximize output and prevent material degradation
- Tight control of ram axis motion for accuracy and consistency, especially when working with SMC, BMC, and D-LFT
- Reduced residual stresses thanks to optimized material flow and press timing
Fully Automated D-LFT and SMC Capabilities
Our long fiber thermoplastics (D-LFT) press systems support direct compounding, where glass rovings and resin are combined in a twin-screw extruder. Once compounded, the heated material is robotically loaded into the mold for pressing.
Want flexibility? DUNKES’ D-LFT systems can also switch to automated SMC forming using the same robotic loading/unloading setup. Just add an SMC cutting table and trimming station.
Enhance Your Compression Molding Press with Smart Add-Ons
Unlock more capability from your press with optional features designed to improve consistency, reduce cycle times, and support more complex part geometries:
- Temperature compensated adjustable guiding
- Core/ejector packages
- Platen locking devices
- Mold and platen heating packages
- Direct or accumulator hydraulic drives
- Intelligent platen parallelism packages
- Vacuum packages
- IMC packages
Achieve Perfect Parallelism with Intelligent Press Control
When your application demands ultra-precise alignment, such as with in-mold coatings, DUNKES delivers. Our intelligent press interface includes:
- Servo-proportional leveling cylinders
- Driven leveling spindles
- Advanced electronic control units
These systems work together to maintain consistent parallelism, even under challenging load conditions, ensuring higher-quality parts with fewer defects.
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