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Rotational Moulding
Advantages Limitations Other data
Low batch sizes are available Limited shapes (no sharp angles, Optimal wall thickness between 3
deep tubes or very complicated and 5 mm
Upfront cost is relatively low geometries)
Rotomoulded products are not
Allows the production of bigger Only one side of the piece is in exported often because of their
objects contact with the mould high empty volumes
More durable objects (made of a Need to heat up both material Moulds divided in two halves
single piece) and mould
Moulds made of cast iron. steel or
Increased resistance through Long production cycles stainless steel
addition of ribs
Base material in powder format Products need draft angles on
(more expensive) their walls
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