Injection Molding Problem Solving Guide
imtech design operates the full suite of Moldflow programs for injection moulding advice and can help solve most injection moulding problems.
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Format. Great for those late night tool trials.
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Our problem solving guide indicates typical methods for fine tuning the plastic injection moulding machine to reduce the occurrence of common molding problems including:-
Parts stick in the mould, Flash, Poor Weld Lines, Burn marks, Short Shots, Pit Marks,
Surface Ripples, Sink Marks, Voids, Splay Marks / De-lamination, Discoloration, Warpage / Distortion, Brittleness, Nozzle drool, Incomplete melting of pellets.
Sink Mark Depth Calculation
Cosmetic appearance of plastic injection moldings is often paramount to the percieved quality and succes of the product.
This handy Sink Mark Guide may help designers identify potential areas of concern, particularly when deciding how design major visual areas and any "B" surface ribs. Click Here |
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Material Processing Guide
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Download this handy polymer process guide in PDF format.
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Weld and Meld lines
Weld lines, Knit lines and
meld lines are generally caused by holes or inserts in the part,
multiple gates, variable wall thickness or hesitation and race
track effects.
Click Here to view an overview of how weld lines form and what influences their visibility and quality. |
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Free Plastics Design Guides
With kind support from IDES.com here is a collection of 31 Design Guides exclusively dealing with issues facing plastics design professionals.
Click Here for Design Guides
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- Plastics Design Principles
- Designing Ribs
- Thermoplastics Composites
- Engineering Design Guide
- Injection Molding Process Guide
- ROI Calculator
- Designing Snap Fits Guide
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