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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 own Circle of Knowledge lesson by lesson.
Goals of Molding Fundamentals: Inside the Mold (Level 1):
Section Description:
Having the foundational understanding of what happens inside a mold during the injection molding process is key for 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 produce high quality parts.
Explanations, simulations, cause and effect analyses, and the introduction of various injection molding concepts are covered in this section. The relationship between various factors inside the mold during injection molding are evaluated and analyzed. Fundamental training is important to understand the complex part and mold designs that are commonplace in the injection molding industry.
Recommended For: Entry Level Personnel, All Personnel
Length: Lessons are approximately 15-20 minutes long each
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