Advantages and Disadvantages
Reaction injection molding can produce strong, flexible, lightweight parts which can easily be painted. It also has the advantage of quick cycle times compared to typical vacuum cast materials. The bi-component mixture injected into the mold has a much lower viscosity than molten thermoplastic polymers, therefore large, light-weight, and thin-walled items can be successfully RIM processed. This thinner mixture also requires less clamping forces, which leads to smaller equipment and ultimately lower capital expenditures. Another advantages of RIM processed foam is that a high-density skin is formed with a low-density core.
The disadvantages are slow cycle times, compared to injection molding, and expensive raw materials.
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