Definition
Special equipment or tools that have a direct function with the molded part after it is ejected from the mold, such as separators, post-cooling devices, and conveyor belts.
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Secondary Equipment
Machinery
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Device installed at the end of a robotic arm that can be equipped with different accessories such as grippers, suction cups, inspection cameras, and sensors.
- Molded PartProcess
Tangible plastic part formed based on the mold design, resulting from a molding process designed with specific characteristics and functionalities.
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Part of the molding cycle where the molded part is ejected from the mold after being cooled. It can be performed by gravity, manually, or with a robotic arm.
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