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Rotational molding is a manufacturing process used to create hollow plastic articles. In this technique, a split mold is partially filled with a liquid plastisol or a fine polymer powder. The mold is then rotated and heated, causing the liquid to form a continuous film on the mold's interior surface or fusing the powder into a film. After cooling and opening the mold, the hollow product, such as toys like balls and dolls, can be removed. This method is a type of plastic forming, which generally involves melting, shaping, and solidifying the material.1

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