This brochure provides essential processing guidelines for injection molding, covering polymer characteristics, drying parameters, mold settings, and troubleshooting recommendations. It serves as a quick reference for engineers, technicians, and operators working with various plastic materials.
The Processing Guidelines Brochure includes:
✔ Material Properties – Specific gravity, drying temperatures, moisture content, mold temperature, melt temperature, and shrinkage rates for various polymers
✔ Injection Molding Rules of Thumb – Recommended tonnage, vent depths, and land sizes for optimal molding conditions
✔ Troubleshooting Defects – Solutions for common issues such as sink marks, splay, jetting, flash, voids, burns, discoloration, and warping
✔ Optimizing Processing Parameters – Guidelines for improving melt flow, injection speeds, and pressure settings to enhance mold performance
✔ Mold Maintenance and Venting Solutions – Best practices for avoiding air entrapment, optimizing cooling cycles, and preventing part defects
This guide is a must-have resource for ensuring high-quality injection molding production while minimizing defects and cycle times.