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Mold Design Studies

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05, 2026
Cavity and Core Design in Injection Molds: Types, Structures, and Key Considerations
In injection mold design, the cavity and core are the primary components that shape the plastic part. The cavity forms the outer surface of the part, while the core forms the inner surface, as shown i...
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05, 2026
Ribs in Plastic Part Design: Functions, Dimensions, and Best Practices
Ribs are essential features in plastic part design. When designed correctly, they improve part performance without increasing wall thickness. Below are the main functions of ribs and key design guidel...
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05, 2026
Design Requirements for Guide Pins and Bushings in Injection Molds
In injection mold design, guide pins and guide bushings ensure proper alignment between the moving and fixed halves of the mold. Poorly designed guiding components can lead to mold damage, inconsisten...
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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...