A practical comparison of liquid silicone rubber and compression molding for custom silicone projects.
LSR molding
LSR can support automation, fine features and repeatable higher-volume production. Tooling and process planning are usually more involved.
Compression molding
Compression molding can suit a wide variety of silicone forms and project volumes, with a different balance of tooling, cycle time and manual handling.
How to decide
- Annual and lifetime volume
- Part geometry and wall thickness
- Tolerance and flash expectations
- Material system
- Tooling budget and launch timing