Definition
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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- 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.
- GatesDesign
Opening or channel that allows the flow of molten material from the runner into the mold cavity. It controls and regulates the speed and injection pressure of the material.
- Parting LineDesign
Line that divides a mold into two or more sections to facilitate the design and manufacturing process of molded parts.
- RunnerDesign
The entire path the plastic travels from the sprue entry to the injection point of the cavity or cavities. Molds can have a cold runner, hot runner, or a combination of both.
- SprueDesign
Entry part where plastic enters the mold; it makes direct contact with the nozzle tip. It leads into the runner of the mold, which then reaches the gates and cavities.