A mold is usually divided into two sides according to their function.
The side with the runner system is called injection side.
This side is not moved, therefore another common name is “fixed side”.
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The primary molding process mainly used in the plastic industry is injection molding.
With the help of the injection molding machine and the influence of heat, the plastic material is brought to a viscous state.
Subsequently, the melt is injected under pressure into the cavity in the mold.
The shape and surface structure is determined by the geometry of the cavity.
Cooling or cross-linking reaction (for elastomers) solidifies the part and it can be ejected after opening the two mold halves.
The injection molding process is particularly suitable for large quantities.
This is due to the fact of high mold costs which need to be payed proportionally by the produced parts.
Injection molded parts can be used directly after ejection.
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All melt channels together are called runner or runner system.
For these names, there is no distinction between hot and cold runner.
A good runner is responsible for a balanced filling of the cavity and less material and pressure loss.
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A mold is usually divided into two sides according to their function.
The side, which is not moving during production is called fixed side.
This side contains the runner system, therefore another common name is "injection side".
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A mold is usually divided into two sides according to their function.
The side with the ejector pins is called ejection side.
This side is moved for mold opening, therefore another common name is "movable side".
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A group of experts in the plastic industry founded the company PLEXPERT, 2006 in Germany, in order to save resources, providing a positive impact on budget and environment.
There are two divisions within the company. One is focusing on finite element simulations (FEM) like injection molding simulation and structural analysis.
Based on decades of practical experience DFM conform results are given by the consultant service of PLEXPERT to decrease part costs and increase quality in the production of plastic parts.
The second division is focused on the development and supply of soft- and hardware to the plastic industry. With the state of the art products PLEXPERT contributes to secure production and reduce the need of precious resources.
Today PLEXPERT has offices in Canada, Germany, Thailand and China in order to support its customers fast and effectively.
Due to a close network of plastic experts, partners are available in many other countries as well and offer PLEXPERT products and services.
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For the production of injection molded parts a mold is necessary to be placed on the injection molding machine.
It is commonly build out of steel or aluminum and is designed as a permanent form.
Depending on the plastic material used millions of parts can be created with one mold.
The complexity of a mold range from a simple two-plate molds up to a complex stack mold with sliders, etc.
To avoid additional costs it is important to think about the mold concept early in the concept phase of part design.
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