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The Causes and Solutions of Warping in Injection Molding

plastic products with warping in injection molding

Warpage, the injection molders‘ nemesis! It’s a common problem, especially during the fine-tuning process. Now picture a part that should match the cavity but decides to deviate, resulting in a warped section. In this scenario, even non-experts can spot the bending or twisting. So what do you do in this situation? Simple: avoid unintentional bending to prevent warpage in plastic products from occurring in the first place on the plastic part. However, if you still encounter the same issue, it’s crucial to identify the cause, types, and solutions of warpageto prevent it from impacting the overall quality of the injection molded part. Today, we’re going to demonstrate a detailed approach […]

Vacuum Voids in Injection Molding: Unraveling The Most Common Injection Molding Defect

vacuum void in injection molding

Although the plastics manufacturing business has been more productive thanks to plastic injection molding service, its finished products don’t always meet the client’s expectations. From lack of efficiency in managing the injection molding process to operating errors, production errors, and whatnot – different aspects of this production approach can lead to common injection molding defects. Air bubbles or vacuum voids are one such common injection molding defect that is often overlooked. While they may seem minor, facing vacuum voids in injection molding can make a product inefficient and low quality. Now if you’re wary of this issue and don’t want to make it affect your production quality and consistency in […]

Jetting in Injection Molding – Identifying the Cause and Troubleshooting the Defect

jetting in injection molding

Jetting occurs in a molded component when molten material is injected into the mold cavity and starts solidifying before it fills the cavity. It is a type of distortion caused by this premature solidification. Furthermore, jetting is frequently visible as a squiggly line on the surface of the final component, typically leading from the original injection gate. When an injection molded part has jetting defect, it will automatically become weaker due to the defect’s flow pattern. If you’re looking for a way to identify this common plastic injection molding defect and solve it in time, this guide will take you through the defect, its identification, and troubleshooting methods. So keep […]

Got Discoloration in Injection Molded Parts? Here’s How To Fit It!

product Discoloration after injection molding

Injection molding discoloration is a variation from the plastic’s base color. Overheating, contamination, and faulty production could all contribute to this faulty component. The degree to which a flaw in the part’s coloring due to thermal degradation is evident varies with the severity of the degradation. To avoid this problem, it’s important to have a firm grasp of the factors that can lead to injection molding discoloration during the plastic injection molding process. An example of a discolored product can be seen below. Now, let’s go ahead and dive deeper into the analysis, impact, and solutions of discoloration in injection molded parts. Also Read: 6 Common Challenges Faced by CNC […]

Flow Lines Defect in Injection Molding: Solving and Preventing a Common Injection Molding Defect

flow lines in injection molding

Due to its precision, several issues may arise throughout the injection molding process. The cosmetic or structural integrity of the part can be compromised by anything from operator error to flaws in the mold design. One common error manufacturers often face during this process is flow lines defect in injection molding. Now if you’re a professional manufacturer who often faces flow line issues during the production process, it’s time you learn how to solve or prevent this issue from affecting the quality and outlook of the produced parts. This article will take you through all the ins and outs of flow lines defect in injection molding. Also Read: What Causes […]

Analyzing The Occurrence of Injection Molding Weld Lines and Their Solutions

weld lines in injection molding

Injection molding weld lines refer to a line on an injection molded part that is generated where the two halves of the mold come together. As a result, the portion has a faint, perhaps undetectable line.  This line does not normally impact the overall shape or dimensions of the item. Still, it can be seen to varied degrees depending on mold polish, material type, material color, and processing settings. There are numerous ways to make this line less visible on the molded object, but because injection molding relies on a two-part mold, it can never be totally avoided. This guide will explore the cause, differentiating factors, impacts, and solutions of […]

A Deep Analysis of Burn Marks in Injection Molding

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“Burn marks” are a type of flaw in injection molded parts that manifest as a blackened edge near the very end of the cavity-filling process. Air that becomes trapped in the injection mold’s cavities causes burn marks. As the plastic was pumped into the mold, it compressed the air inside the cavities to the point where diesel fuel ignited. The charred leading edge of the molten plastic is responsible for the black color. When air is trapped during the injection (or filling) stage of the molding cycle due to flaws in the design of the plastic part or the injection mold, burn scars might result. As a result of the […]