Molding is a manufacturing process where pliable raw materials are shaped using a rigid mold or pattern. A mold is a hollowed block filled with materials like plastic, glass, or metal that harden inside, adopting the mold's shape. Common molding types include injection, blow, compression, and rotational molding used to produce molded plastic furniture, goods, and structural parts.

1. Molding or moulding (see spelling differences) is the process of manufacturing by shaping pliable
raw material using a rigid frame or model called a pattern.
A mold or mould is a hollowed-out block that is filled with a liquid like plastic, glass, metal, or ceramic
raw materials. The liquid hardens or sets inside the mold, adopting its shape. A mold is the
counterpart to a cast. The manufacturer who makes the molds is called themoldmaker. A release
agent is typically used to make removal of the hardened/set substance from the mold easier. Typical
uses for molded plastics include molded furniture, molded household goods, molded cases, and
structural materials.
Types of molding include:
Blow molding
Compaction plus sintering
Compression molding
Expandable bead molding
Extrusion molding
Foam molding
Injection molding
Laminating
Reaction injection molding
Matched mold
Matrix molding
Plastic moulding
Pressure plug assist molding
Rotational molding (or Rotomolding)
Transfer molding
Thermoforming
Vacuum forming, a simplified version of thermoforming
Vacuum plug assist molding