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Thermosetting
Thermosetting meaning
Becoming permanently (irreversibly) hard or solidifying when heated.
Synonyms of Thermosetting
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Thermosetting mechanisms, on the other hand, are true curing mechanism that involve chemical reaction(s) among the polymers that make up the binder. citation Thermoplastic mechanisms: Some films are formed by simple cooling of the binder.
Thermosetting resins such as Bakelite required heat and pressure during the molding cycle, but could be removed from the molding process without being cooled, again making the molding process faster.
While most polyurethanes are thermosetting polymers that do not melt when heated, thermoplastic polyurethanes are also available.