What are the common technical difficulties in the development process of silicone products?
Production process control is a major challenge in the development of silicone products. The production process of silicone requires strict control of parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time to ensure product quality and stable performance. This requires production personnel to possess high levels of professional competence and skills, as well as advanced production equipment and precise process control methods. For example, in the hot pressing process, the curing temperature range of silicone is relatively narrow. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the curing effect of silicone and lead to poor performance of the finished product. In addition, the magnitude and uniformity of pressure also have a significant impact on the shape and quality of the finished product. Therefore, in the hot pressing process, it is necessary to strictly control the temperature and pressure to ensure that the silicone can be uniformly and fully filled into the mold and achieve the desired curing effect.
Secondly, the selection of raw materials and quality control are also important challenges in the development of silicone products. The selection of silicone raw materials directly affects the performance and cost of the product. Different types of silicone raw materials have different physical and chemical properties, which need to be selected according to specific application scenarios. For example, in the medical field, silicone products need to have non-toxic, odorless, and environmentally friendly characteristics, which requires that the raw materials must comply with relevant medical standards. In addition, the quality stability of raw materials is also one of the important factors affecting the difficulty of silicone technology. If the quality of raw materials is unstable, it will cause fluctuations in product performance, thereby affecting the reliability and service life of the product. Therefore, in the development process of silicone products, strict screening and quality control of raw materials must be carried out to ensure their stability and reliability.
Once again, the difficulty of molding and processing is also an undeniable issue in the development of silicone products. The molding process of silicone materials involves multiple stages such as mold design and molding technology. The viscosity and fluidity of silicone make it prone to problems such as bubbles and deformation during the molding process. For example, in the process of liquid forming, due to the low viscosity and strong fluidity of silicone raw materials, problems such as glue running and bubbles are prone to occur during the injection into the mold. These issues not only affect the shape and quality of the finished product, but may also lead to damage to the mold. Therefore, the control requirements for raw materials in liquid forming are very high, requiring strict control of parameters such as viscosity and temperature of the raw materials to ensure stable and uniform injection into the mold. At the same time, the design and manufacturing of molds also need to fully consider the fluidity and filling properties of silicone to ensure that silicone can completely fill the mold and achieve the desired shape.
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In addition to the above points, the development process of silicone products also faces other technical difficulties. For example, incomplete curing of products is a common problem. This may be due to low temperature, insufficient vulcanization time, contamination of the injection pipeline or mold, uneven mixing, low temperature of the rubber material, or low temperature of the embedded material. In addition, surface unfamiliarity or partial unfamiliarity of the product is also a major problem, which may be due to improper selection of release agents, mold surface contamination, and contamination of embedded objects such as plastic or hardware. To address these issues, corresponding measures need to be taken, such as thoroughly cleaning the molds, ensuring the use of clean rubber materials for production, regularly replacing operator gloves, cleaning air gun sleeves, etc., to ensure the smooth production and expected quality of liquid silicone products.
In the development process of silicone products, there are also some issues related to product structure design and production processes. For example, uneven stress on embedded objects can cause deformation, and unreasonable product structure design can lead to production difficulties. These issues need to be fully considered and avoided during the product design phase. For example, in silicone encapsulated products, embedded objects need to have stable positioning within the mold to withstand certain mold pressure. Therefore, the force bearing parts must be balanced. At the same time, due to the fact that the shrinkage rate of silicone is usually greater than that of embedded objects (such as plastic/hardware), the structure of the silicone part of the encapsulated product should be as uniform as possible to avoid local thickness or thinness. These all need to be fully evaluated and optimized during the product design phase to ensure smooth production in the future.
In addition, with the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous development of the market, silicone product manufacturers are also facing new opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, the demand for silicone products in the market is constantly increasing, especially in the fields of medical, electronics, new energy, etc., which puts forward higher requirements for the performance and quality of silicone products. This has prompted silicone product manufacturers to continuously increase research and development investment, introduce advanced production equipment and process technology, improve product performance and quality, in order to meet market demand. On the other hand, with the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, consumers are increasingly fond of green and environmentally friendly silicone products. Silicone product manufacturers need to actively respond to environmental policies, adopt environmentally friendly raw materials and production processes, and reduce environmental pollution. At the same time, manufacturers can further improve the environmental performance of their products and meet the needs of consumers by developing biodegradable and recyclable silicone products.
However, silicone product manufacturers also face some challenges in their development process. For example, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce, raw material prices are fluctuating greatly, and the difficulty of technological innovation is constantly increasing. In response to these challenges, silicone product manufacturers need to strengthen their core competitiveness, continuously optimize product structure, improve production efficiency, and reduce production costs. At the same time, expanding overseas markets and cooperating with international brands to promote high-quality silicone products to the world is also an important way to enhance the strength and influence of manufacturers.
In summary, there are various common technical difficulties in the development process of silicone products, from raw material selection to production process control, to molding processing and product design, each link is full of challenges. However, it is these challenges that drive the continuous progress and development of silicone product technology.
