Problem Source(s) Cause(s) Problem Source(s) Cause(s)

Machine Excessive injection speed Mold (cont.) Improper gate location

Barrel temperature too high or too low Excessive gate land length

Sink Marks
Nozzle opening too small Excessive rib thickness

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Inadequate nozzle temperature Entrapped gases
Jetting

Mold Mold temperature too low Unbalanced flow pattern

Gates or runners too small Material Improper flow rate
Improper gate location Excessive regrind use
Excessive gate land length Machine Barrel temperature too high
Material Improper flow rate Excessive screw rotation speed (RPM)
Machine Barrel temperature too low Nozzle too small, too hot, or obstructed
Inadequate back pressure Excessive shot size
Knit Lines

Injection pressure or speed too low Trapped air or gases

Splay
Mold Mold temperature too low Improper purging
Gates or runners too small Mold Gates too small
Improper gate location Obstruction in gate or runner
Excessive gate land length Cracks in mold
Material Improper flow rate Material Excessive moisture
Machine Insufficient material feed Contaminated resin
Barrel temperature too low Machine Inadequate injection pressure or time
Faulty check valve Inadequate residence time
Inadequate back pressure Barrel temperature too low
Nozzle too small Nozzle temperature too low
Injection pressure or speed too low Inadequate cycle time
Insufficient booster or injection time Lack of cushion - underpacking

Warpage
Excessive feed cushion Excessive stress buildup
Non-fill (Short Shots)

Excessive non-return valve clearance Mold Mold temperature too low

Bridging in feed throat Gates or runners too small
Insufficient press capacity Improper gate location
Mold Mold temperature too low Uneven mold temperatures
Gates or runners too small Unusual mold contruction due to part design
Improper gate location Non-uniform ejection
Insufficient venting Material Improper flow rate
Cross-section too thin
Sprue bushing too long
Runner diameter too small Westlake Polymers Corporation makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the
Sprue diameter too small
information described, nor does Westlake Polymers Corporation assume obligation or liability thereof.
Material Improper flow rate
Excessive regrind
Moisture in resin
Non-uniform particle size
Machine Barrel temperature too high
Insufficient injection pressure or time
Inadequate cooling time
Shrinkage

Insufficient cushion and/or hold time

Faulty check valve
Mold Mold temperature too high
Gates or runners too small
Improper gate location
Excessive gate land length
Material Improper flow rate
Machine Barrel temperature too high
Insufficient injection pressure or time
Sink Marks

Inadequate cooling time

Insufficient cushion and/or hold time
Faulty check valve
Mold Mold temperature too high opposite ribs
Gates or runners too small