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Glossary of Terms E-FGlossary Terms used in the Compression and Transfer Molding ProcessA-B • C-D • E-F • G-H • I-J • K-L • M-N • O-P • Q-R • S-T • U-V • W-XEPDM:Ethylene propylene diene monomer. EBONITE:A hard rubber made by vulcanization of rubber with high levels (greater 30 parts) of sulfur, where the high hardness is due to the action of the sulfur. FLATNESS:The degree to which platens are designed to withstand deflection and maintain parallelism. FLASH EXTENSION:The distance flash extends beyond the part (after removal of a tear trim, but before any other operation to reduce or remove). FLASH:The material which flows beyond the part boundaries at the parting lines of the mold, or into openings, housing inserts, ejector pins, etc. FLOW MARKS, LINES OR CRACKS:Variants by degree with "cracks" the most severe of surface imperfections caused by imperfect flow of the raw compound during forming. FORMULATION:Kinds and proportion of ingredients for a mix, together with the method of incorporation. Also called recipe. Compression Molding Presses | Vacuum Molding Presses | Transfer Molding Presses Wabash MPI |