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Mold Design Studies

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05, 2026
How to Determine Fillet Radius for Injection Molded Parts
Why Are Fillets (rounded corners) Important?Most plastic parts have multiple intersecting surfaces. Unless otherwise specified, these intersections are typically designed with fillets rather than shar...
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04, 2026
Gas-Assisted Injection Molding: How to Design Gas Inlets & Gas Channels
Why This Matters: Poor gas channel design leads to incomplete filling, gas blow‑through, and part defects. This guide shows you exactly where to place gas inlets and how to design gas channels for re...
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04, 2026
Design Guidelines for Assembling Parts Directly in the Mold
In conventional manufacturing, many plastic parts require post‑molding assembly with other components — such as metal base plates or other plastic parts. This not only demands a lot of manual labor ...
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04, 2026
Designing the Parting Line in Injection Molds
The parting line is the surface where the two halves of an injection mold meet. It can take many forms, including horizontal, stepped, inclined, curved, side, and even irregular shapes. While parting ...
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04, 2026
Venting System Design in Injection Molds
Venting is a critical aspect of injection mold design. Poor venting can trap gas inside the cavity, obstructing melt flow and causing plastic to burn due to compression-induced high temperatures. Unde...
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03, 2026
Material & Heat Treatment Specifications for Two-Color Moulds
In the realm of waterproof product manufacturing, the precision of mould design and the selection of mould materials are pivotal to ensuring product performance, durability and waterproof integrity. T...
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03, 2026
Understanding the Direct Gate: Simplicity and Power in Injection Molding
In the vast world of injection mold design, the gate is a critical component—the final gateway molten plastic must pass through before taking the shape of a finished part. Among the many gate types a...
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03, 2026
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Mold Design: Balancing Strength, Cost, and Precision
In injection mold design, finding the right balance between structural integrity, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing precision is crucial. A well-designed mold ensures product quality, extends mold...
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01, 2026
Designing the Gating System: 12 Key Principles for Optimal Injection Molding
The gating system is the circulatory system of an injection mold. Its design directly impacts part quality, production efficiency, and tool longevity. Key design elements include the sprue, runner lay...
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01, 2026
The Banana Gate: A Discreet and High-Precision Gating Solution for Injection Molds
In the world of high-precision plastic injection molding, the visibility of gate marks—the small scars left where molten plastic enters the mold cavity—can be the defining factor between a premium p...