Definition
Injection stage where molten plastic is introduced into the mold cavity, comprising two fundamental stages: rapid filling and holding.
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Injection Stages
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- Fill First StageProcess
Stage where most of the plastic material is attempted to be introduced into the mold, trying to fill between 95 and 98% of the total cavity volume.
- Fill Second StageProcess
Consists of completing the filling of the remaining percentage from the first fill stage, replacing speed-based filling with pressure and time.
- Hold StageProcess
One of the two sub-stages of the Second Fill Stage. It is used to fill the remaining cavity volume and retain the material inside the cavities.
- Molding CycleProcess
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.