Definition
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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- Cycle TimeProcess
Time required to complete a full injection cycle, from clamp opening and mold closing to part ejection.
- Injection StagesProcess
Injection stage where molten plastic is introduced into the mold cavity, comprising two fundamental stages: rapid filling and holding.
- Molding ProcessProcess
Transformation process of plastic derivatives by which plastic parts are obtained with a specific purpose.
- Overall Cycle TimeProcess
Time taken to ensure that a molded part is finished and functional, including subsequent operations.