The Functions of a Latch Lock: In the two-step parting, two-step ejection or cavity ejection mechanism, a latch lock unit is always employed to control the opening sequence and stroke of each mold plate. Though latch locks perform similar functions, they have a diversity of different structures. So, it is necessary to select the […]
1.A great habit of injection molding machine operation is of enormous benefit to both machine service life, as well as production safety. (1)Before the Machine Starts ①Check to see whether there is any water or oil inside the electrical control box. Don’t turn it on if the machine is affected by moisture. It can only […]
Surface roughness means there is a lack of precision in the surface of a molded part, or an inconsistent level of precision all over the surface, e.g. some areas are glossier than the rest. The main reasons for surface roughness might lie in the injection molding machine, the mold, the process or the material. (1)Injection […]
Dimensional instability means the dimensional changes of a molded part exceed the tolerance limit, for which the reasons might lie in the injection molding machine, the mold or the injection molding process. (1)Injection Molding Machine ①The application of different types of injection molding machine leads to the differences in injection molding conditions; ②Melt temperature fluctuation […]
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Cracks refer to the narrow crevices or crazes that occur on molded plastic part surface, of which the causes might lie in the injection molding machine, the mold, the process or the raw materials. (1) Injection Molding Machine Mainly because of the insufficient plasticizing capacity, i.e. the plasticizing capacity is too low, leading to inadequate […]
Discoloration means the surface color of a molded part is not consistent with the required color. Discoloration may be caused by a variety of reasons, which may cover the several aspects of injection molding machine, mold, process and raw materials, etc. (1) Injection Molding Machine ① Equipment is not clean and needs to be cleansed. […]
PMMA, i.e. polymethyl methacrylate, also known as acrylic or organic glass, is a transparent thermoplastic with a relative density of 1.19, which is higher than that of water. With a high surface glossiness, the PMMA products are characterized by strength, rigidity and toughness. The process features of PMMA: due to the high viscosity, PMMA has […]
Weld Lines The flowing defects on product surface or the linear defects that are caused when melt fronts meet each other after splitting. Weld lines refer to the lines that occur on a plastic product surface when the cold slug melts. In areas of mold cavity where the molten plastic meets inserts or holes, areas […]
PVC, i.e. polyvinyl chloride, is a multi-component plastic material that is often applied in the form of pellets. In addition to the previously mentioned PVC resin powder, some other components are needed, e.g. adding plasticizer to improve its fluidity, adding stabilizer to improve its thermal stability, adding lubricant to improve its mold releasing performance, as […]