Page 9 - Injection Molding Advanced Troubleshooting Guide

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2.9 Dew Point Meter ............................................. 23
2.10 Flashlight ................................................... 24
2.11 Microscope/Magnifying Glass .................................. 24
2.12 Silly Putty ................................................... 24

2.13 Inspection Mirror ............................................ 24
2.14 Thermal Imaging Camera ...................................... 25
2.15 Aluminum Tape .............................................. 25
2.16 Dial Indicator ................................................ 25
2.17 Purging Compound ........................................... 25
2.18 Grinder/Stones .............................................. 26
2.19 Camera ..................................................... 26
2.20 Material Data ................................................ 26

2.21 Scale ....................................................... 26
2.22 Flow Meter .................................................. 27
2.23 Mold Cleaning Supplies ....................................... 27
2.24 Miscellaneous Supplies ....................................... 27

3 Decoupled or Scientific Molding ........................... 29
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4 Gating Details ............................................. 33
4.1 Gating ...................................................... 33
4.2 Gate Size, Shape, and Taper .................................... 35
4.3 Mental Picture Volume versus Pressure .......................... 40

5 Mold Hydraulics ........................................... 41
5.1 Hydraulic Uses .............................................. 41
5.2 Set and Pull Pressure ......................................... 41
5.3 Cylinder Sizing .............................................. 42
5.4 Hydraulic Cores or Slides ...................................... 44
5.5 Multiple Sequences ........................................... 44
5.6 Mounting ................................................... 45

5.7 Switches .................................................... 45