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Injection Molding Machine (IMM)

Machinery

Definition

Complex industrial equipment used to manufacture products by injecting molten material into molds, comprising an injection unit and a clamping system.

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Related terms

  • Barrel
    Machinery

    Essential component of the injection unit. Its main function is to contain, melt, and homogenize the material, as well as dose the amount of plastic to be injected into the mold.

  • Clamp
    Machinery

    Used to hold and maintain the mold's shape during the injection process. It consists of platens, jaws, and a hydraulic system.

  • Injection Unit
    Machinery

    Unit responsible for melting plastic material and injecting it into the mold. It consists of a cylinder, injection screw, and nozzle.

  • Molding Cycle
    Process

    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.

  • Tool / Mold
    Design

    Metal tool machined and configured for the manufacture of plastic products. Composed of cavity, core, runner, cooling lines, and other components.

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