TROUBLESHOOTING

KNUCKLE LINE

Fault category
Streaking

Alternative terms

Description
When light falls on the part from a certain angle, a line or shimmer can clearly be seen on its surface, frequently at weld lines, ribs, abrupt changes in section thickness or splits

Possible Causes 1. Elastic deformation of sliding cores 2. Glass fibres perpendicular to flow direction at weld lines 3. Abrupt changes in stiffness at ribs or where section thickness changes

Remedial Actions Improve slide supports or increase mould rigidity Alter position of weld lines, if necessary by changing location or number of gates Avoid abrupt changes in wall thickness in favour of gradual transitions