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In this lesson, you will learn about warpage due to differential shrinkage. The focus will be on linear shrinkages and their effect on molded parts.
Topics in this lesson include: the effect that linear shrinkage has on molded parts, how variables of wall thickness, gate location, and material determine an optimal combination to minimize shrinkage, and how process-set up factors that can be adjusted to achieve the best results.
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Begin with the basics! Learn what happens inside a mold during the injection molding process. Build your Circle of Knowledge lesson by lesson.
Goals of Molding Fundamentals: Inside the Mold (Level 1):
Section Description:
Understanding what happens inside a mold during the injection molding process is key to a successful career in the plastics industry. From part designers to mold designers to process engineers, having a good grasp of these molding fundamentals is essential to designing and producing high-quality parts.
This section covers explanations, simulations, cause-and-effect analyses, and the introduction of various injection molding concepts. It evaluates and analyzes the relationship between multiple factors inside the mold during injection molding. Fundamental training is essential to understand the complex parts and mold designs commonplace in the injection molding industry.
Recommendation: Entry-Level Operators & Technicians
Length: Lessons are approximately 15-20 minutes long each
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