We take into account the cost and performance needs of our customers, and assess the
complexity of the component before recommending the optimal material for the job.
CME produces sheet moulding compound, dough moulding compound and glass mat
thermoplastic, that meet the exacting needs of the widest range of industries and applications.

Sheet moulding compound ::: SMC

SMC is a glass fiber reinforced unsaturated  polyester, which is manufactured on site.
Utilising its high strength-to-weight ratio SMC is ideal for large structural components,
reducing weight and allowing for complex designs. The compression moulding of SMC
provides a controlled moulding process to provide thin walled components which are
dimension stable. Typically the process will produce components used in the automotive 
electronics, food processing or communication industry.

The process offers a lower investment than injection moulding, and produces partsready
for use. These parts can be painted if needed to provide a high-qualitysurface appearance.

View SMC physical properties

Dough moulding compound ::: DMC

Characterised by its doughy texture, DMC consists of polyester resin, glass fibre and
various mineral Fillers. Using DMC in the compression moulding process we can produce
high-volumes of small complex parts with optimal electrical and corrosion resistant properties.
The fire-retardant nature of the compound makes it ideal for use in the electrical or
lighting industry.

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Glass mat thermoplastic ::: GMT

GMT or glass mat thermoplastics is glass fibre reinforced polypropylene. We form these materials
via compression moulding at our highly-sophisticated specialised GMT facility--the only one of its
kind in Australia. GMT is especially important in commercial applications where weight-reduction
is a key factor. Good strength, toughness and environmental resistance properties, together with
the inherent recycling capacity of thermoplastics, make GMT an ideal alternative for many traditional materials. This is particularly true in the automotive industry where weight, performance and
structure are important considerations for material selection.

Recycled polypropylene ::: RCC

This process uses recycled polypropylene and is extruded compression moulded. The quick cycle
time and the lower materials cost allows CME to offer a cost competitive component. One of the
major benefits of this technology is CME's ability to modify the physical properties of the recycled polypropylene by adding glass fiber during the moulding cycle which allows for high volume
complex parts to be produced.