Multiple cavity molds produce hollow articles with defined exterior and interior shapes

Cavity Slotting Molds

Whether you're making molds or form dies, cavity milling is an important step in the manufacturing process. Shops that can cut cavity work quickly will reduce their production costs and quote faster delivery times.

Multiple cavity molds produce hollow articles with defined exterior and interior shapes. Cooling channels are provided to follow the contours of the cavity and direct water flow to a part that may need cooling.

SPECIFICATIONS

Injection moulding is a manufacturing process that shapes a liquid plastic into a final product. The molten plastic is injected into a mold, shaped, and set hard.

The design of a mould, or mould tool, is essential in ensuring the correct shape of the finished part. It is important to ensure that the design includes a sufficient draft allowance to allow the molded part to be removed easily from the mould.

A mould is made up of two halves: the core and cavity. Once the mold is closed, the space between the core and cavity forms the part cavity.

Another major feature of a mould is its side walls, which are designed to support the weight of the molded part. These walls can be textured to achieve an attractive finish on the finished part.

The sprue and runners in the mould are designed to carry molten plastic from the sprue to all the cavities in the mould, where it is then deposited. Runners can be cold or hot, depending on the requirements of the mould.

TECHNICAL DATA

Several mold features are available, including core cavities, sprues, gates, runners and parting surfaces. These are selected during design in the Tooling Settings tab of Mold Design, or defined manually using the Configuration 3D tool.

Efficient water cooling of a mold cavity requires turbulent flow within the channels. Ideally, the cooling channels should follow the contours of the cavity.

However, the ability to make such channels can be difficult in a cast mold because it is usually not possible to closely follow the contours of the mold body during casting.

To prevent air from entering the cavity as it blows, vent slots are cut into the parting surface of the mold to a depth of 0.05 to 0.15 mm. These are usually located between the neck and base regions of the cavity.

APPLICATIONS

Molding is a process in which plastic material is heated and then injected into a mold cavity. It is an excellent technique for forming complex shapes and is often used to produce very large products.

Injection molding can be carried out in several ways. For example, a plug-assist method uses a shaped plug to pre-stretch sheet before it is contacted with a mold cavity.

The iMFLUX Process monitors flow pressure at each shot and gate sequence to ensure that each cavity is filled and packed accurately. It is particularly well suited to valve-gated molds.

The Detect Boss/Pocket feature collects all the faces that are connected to other faces belonging to only one type of feature (for example, a boss or pocket on a core, cavity or slider). It adds these silhouette faces to the Core or Cavity feature, or leaves them as they are.

The first step is to choose the right size and shape of mold for your application. This will ensure a smoother process and less likelihood of snags or jams, which can cause your production to slow down.

Next is to make sure your mold is designed with the proper flow rate and pressure, as these factors can have a big impact on the end product. For example, if the filling time is too long, then the material may warp during molding. This can result in a more difficult part to weld, or a piece that won't meet the quality standards you have in mind. The best way to achieve this is with a quality mold that is designed correctly from the start, and made by experts who care about your business.