Definition
Action of a molding machine to produce a molded part, counted as one molding cycle. A shot can be one or more parts depending on the number of cavities.
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Shot
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- CavityDesign
Part of the mold where the plastic piece is formed. It is a hollow structure that has the exact and detailed shape of the part to be manufactured.
- 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.
- Shot SizeProcess
Amount of material with which the molding machine will work and which is adequate to fill the mold cavities.
- Shot WeightProcess
Total weight generated by the shot that fills the mold cavities, including the cold runner.
- Transfer Position / Cut OffProcess
Exact position of the change from the first fill stage to the second fill stage. It is tied to cushion position conditions and recovery time.