demoulding
Freeing cured forms
Demoulding is the process of removing a finished object from its mould after casting, setting, or curing.
The term appears in manufacturing, cooking, and craft contexts: Demoulding the candles too early caused them to warp.
Also spelled demolding in American English.
Forced removal from somewhere
- releaseTo let go
- extractionAct of removing
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
hydraulics · pneumatics · ejector · stripper · pins · plate · automation · robotics
Empty space within
undercut · core · venting · texture · geometry · tolerance · registration · alignment
Flexible synthetic polymer
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
separator · barrier · coating · non-stick · oil-based · water-based · application · buildup
Decrease in size
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- hardeningBecoming less soft
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
cross-linking · contraction · warping · distortion · sticking · adhesion · flexibility · rigidity
Cutting away excess
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
ejection
Forced removal from somewhere
- releaseTo let go
- extractionAct of removing
- strippingRemoving outer layers
knockout · hydraulics · pneumatics · ejector · stripper · pins · plate · automation · robotics · timing
cavity
Empty space within
flash · undercut · core · venting · texture · geometry · tolerance · registration · alignment
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
lubricant · separator · barrier · coating · non-stick · oil-based · water-based · application · buildup
shrinkage
Decrease in size
polymerization · cross-linking · contraction · warping · distortion · sticking · adhesion · flexibility · rigidity · temperature
trimming
Cutting away excess