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Injection molding

Injection molding is a manufacturing process that creates plastic parts by injecting molten plastic into a mold, widely used in industries like automotive and medical. The process involves material preparation, melting, injection, cooling, ejection, and finishing, utilizing key components such as a hopper, barrel, and mold. Advantages include high efficiency and minimal waste, while common defects can be addressed through adjustments in pressure and temperature.

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Injection molding

Injection molding is a manufacturing process that creates plastic parts by injecting molten plastic into a mold, widely used in industries like automotive and medical. The process involves material preparation, melting, injection, cooling, ejection, and finishing, utilizing key components such as a hopper, barrel, and mold. Advantages include high efficiency and minimal waste, while common defects can be addressed through adjustments in pressure and temperature.

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Injection molding is a manufacturing process used to produce plastic parts by injecting molten

plastic into a mold. It is widely used in various industries, including automotive, medical,
consumer goods, and packaging.

Injection Molding Process

1. Material Preparation – Plastic granules (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, or ABS) are


fed into the injection molding machine.
2. Melting & Injection – The material is heated until it melts and is then injected under
high pressure into a mold.
3. Cooling & Solidification – The molten plastic cools and takes the shape of the mold.
4. Ejection – The final product is ejected from the mold after cooling.
5. Finishing & Quality Check – The part may undergo trimming, painting, or other post-
processing.

Key Components of an Injection Molding Machine

• Hopper – Holds and feeds plastic granules into the machine.


• Barrel & Heater – Heats and melts the plastic.
• Screw or Plunger – Moves the molten plastic forward.
• Mold – A custom-designed cavity that shapes the final product.
• Clamping Unit – Holds the mold in place and applies pressure during injection.
• Ejector System – Pushes the finished part out of the mold.

Advantages of Injection Molding

✔ High production efficiency


✔ Consistent and precise part manufacturing
✔ Minimal material waste
✔ Ability to create complex shapes
✔ Suitable for mass production

Common Defects & Solutions

• Short Shot (Incomplete part filling) → Increase injection pressure or adjust temperature.
• Flash (Excess plastic around edges) → Ensure proper mold clamping and reduce
injection pressure.
• Warping (Part deformation) → Control cooling rate and optimize mold design.
• Sink Marks (Depressions on the surface) → Adjust cooling time and injection pressure.

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