Moulded Cylinder Head Gaskets

A mold is a common tool used in modern industry. It is a hollowed-out block that is filled with a pliable material such as plastic, glass, metal, or ceramic raw material under pressure. The material hardens or sets inside the mold, forming the shape of the desired product. Molds are classified into many types according to their function and material being molded, such as casting molds, metal-plastic forming, and injection molds.

A liquid or melted material is injected into a casting called a mold which allows the material to adapt to the shape of the casting and form the product. Molds are usually composed of a male and a female half, which are placed together and the molten material is injected into the hollow cavity between the two halves. When the molten material cools and solidifies, the male and female parts are separated to obtain the desired product.