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SAAM (Self Aligning Actuating Mold)
Utilizing Low Pressure For Substantial Cost Savings
What is a SAAM?
• SAAMs are a completely portable, turn-key, production molding system, and require no special site preparation.
• SAAMs can be made as "Dedicated" or as "Platen" systems. The dedicated version incorporates the tool into the SAAM itself, while the Platen version allows for interchangeable tooling.
• Because SAAMs operate at low pressures (as low as 100 psi) they are able to incorporate Fabricated Steel Tooling instead of more expensive tooling normally required by conventional SMC environments.
• SAAM systems coupled with LPMC™ material, offer significant cost savings along with other benefits:
For RTM and Open Mold Operations the benefits are:
• Improved dimensional consistency and material properties
• Reduced cycle times and secondary operations
• Waste reduction of between 15 and 25%
• 95% reduction of VOCs vs. Open Molding
• PRC has seen production increase by 600% in some applications vs. RTM
• Ability to mold net size parts
• A user-friendly process, with minimal operator training
• Improved surface finish (both surfaces)
• Completely portable, turn-key, production molding system, with no special site preparation
For Traditional SMC Operations using LPMC™, the benefits are:
• Lower tooling and tool maintenance costs
• An ability to mold larger surface area parts in existing presses
• Longer compound shelf life or molding window
• Better flow and rib fill
• Ability to use more elaborate inserts
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