Demoulded

Demoulded refers to the state of a material, typically a plastic or composite, after it has been removed from a mould in which it was formed. This process, known as demoulding, occurs when the material has reached a certain level of hardness or stability, usually as a result of cooling or curing.

The specifics of demoulding may vary depending on the material in question, as well as the particular moulding process used. In some cases, demoulding is a straightforward process, requiring only the removal of the mould from the material. In other cases, demoulding may require specialized techniques or equipment to prevent damage to the material or the mould itself.

Demoulded materials may exhibit a range of characteristics depending on their formulation and processing history. They may be brittle and prone to cracking, or they may retain significant amounts of residual stress, which can affect their performance in service.

In industry, demoulded materials are often subject to secondary processing steps, such as trimming, finishing, or inspection, to prepare them for their intended use. The quality and properties of demoulded materials can have significant implications for downstream processing and the final product's performance, durability, and reliability.

The term may also be used in other contexts, such as in engineering or manufacturing, to describe the state of other types of products or components after they have been removed from a mould or other confining structure. However, the primary association of the term is with the moulding and casting processes, where demoulding marks the transition from a material's pre-formed state to its final, useable configuration.