noun
- the process or act of shaping or forming something before final assembly or use
Usage: technical; manufacturing
verb
- to shape or form (a material or component) in advance of final processing or assembly
Usage: technical; manufacturing
Examples
- The factory uses premolding to prepare plastic components before injection molding.
- Premolding the clay reduces waste and improves consistency in the final product.
- Engineers decided to premold the metal parts to ensure uniform thickness.
- The premolding stage is critical for achieving the desired structural properties.
- By premolding the composite material, the manufacturer reduced production time significantly.