Definition
Crucial stage in the molding process where the molten material solidifies. Its duration may vary depending on the resin type and part size.
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Cooling Time
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- ContractionMaterial
Volume reduction that a plastic material experiences as it cools and solidifies inside a mold, which must be compensated for in the mold design.
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Time required to complete a full injection cycle, from clamp opening and mold closing to part ejection.
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Process used in plastic manufacturing that consists of injecting molten material into a mold, allowing it to cool and solidify to obtain molded parts with specific shapes and sizes.
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