MOLDING ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION
DEFECTS
Splay It refers to the appearance of streaks,
lines, or patterns on the surface of
molded plastic parts
Flow lines Flow lines refer to the undulating
patterns frequently observed on the
slender portions of molded
components. These lines exhibit a
slight variation in color compared to
their surroundings and can
occasionally manifest as circular
bands.
Weld Lines Weld lines are generally seen at
places where molten material tends to molding happen when the
coverage after it is separated into two mold or part design creates ensure proper injection pressure and speed, and
different directions in the mold.
These lines are usually not thicker
than a hair. They might not be
prominent, but they signify weak
material bonding.
Flash Flash is an excess material that flows These defects are caused by To prevent flash defects, ensure proper mold
out of the mold cavity and forms a
thin, unwanted, and typically
irregular extension around the part.
This excess material is usually a
CAUSE RESOLUTION
This defect is typically Prevent splay defects by storing plastic materials
caused by the presence of in a dry environment with sealed containers and
moisture or other moisture-resistant packaging to avoid moisture
contaminants in the plasticabsorption. Proper pre-drying of the material
material. eliminates potential moisture and contaminants
that may cause splay defects. Additionally, adjust
and optimize the injection molding process
parameters, including temperature, pressure, and
injection speed, to reduce the impact of moisture
or contaminants during molding. Effective
process control helps prevent the occurrence of
splay defects.
Flow lines in injection To prevent flow lines in injection molding, adjust
molding occur when molten injection speed and pressure for even filling,
material cools at varying optimize mold design for smoother material flow,
rates where flow fronts and consider using less flow-prone plastic
meet, especially when materials for specific applications.
material solidifies too
quickly due to insufficient
injection speed or pressure.
The choice of plastic
material can also impact the
likelihood of flow lines,
with some materials being
more susceptible to this
defect.
Weld lines in injection To prevent weld lines in injection molding,
optimize mold design, simplify part geometry,
flow obstructions, parts select materials with properties less prone to weld
have complex geometry, lines.
injection pressure or speed
is insufficient, or certain
plastic materials with
specific flow properties are
used.
factors such as inadequate clamping, adjust injection parameters, optimize
mold clamping, excessive cooling time, maintain tooling, select suitable
injection pressure, materials, and improve mold design. These
insufficient cooling time, measures help ensure the production of high-
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Technological University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

INJECTION MOLDING
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Submitted By: Ayessa B. Togonon

BET-DMT 3A
Submitted To: Mr. Diosdado Dador