Definition
Total weight of the cavity of a mold used in the part manufacturing process. Important for determining production efficiency and capacity.
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Cavity Weight
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- CavityDesign
Part of the mold where the plastic piece is formed. It is a hollow structure that has the exact and detailed shape of the part to be manufactured.
- Shot SizeProcess
Amount of material with which the molding machine will work and which is adequate to fill the mold cavities.
- Shot WeightProcess
Total weight generated by the shot that fills the mold cavities, including the cold runner.
- Tool / MoldDesign
Metal tool machined and configured for the manufacture of plastic products. Composed of cavity, core, runner, cooling lines, and other components.
- Total Weight RequiredProcess
Weight that includes all the dimensions to be filled during the molding process, including cavities and runner.