self degating gates in split molds.
self degating gates in split molds.
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Hello everyone.
is anyone familiar with a method of making a self degating gate (and runner) in a two-cavity split mold?
is anyone familiar with a method of making a self degating gate (and runner) in a two-cavity split mold?






RE: self degating gates in split molds.
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RE: self degating gates in split molds.
I was thinking of either a submarine gate, a tunnel gate or so.
But i don't know how to place it between the splits, so that it will degate when the part etc. is ejected like it does in a normal two plate mold.
if someone could provide a picture of an example to do this, i would be very happy.
RE: self degating gates in split molds.
This guide is specific to acetal, but some general principles cross over to be applied elsewhere.
It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.
RE: self degating gates in split molds.
Most reputable suppliers have similar publications. Also any text book on mould design will have it.
If you have to work with plastics at a design or troubleshooting level, get all the raw materials manufacturers publications you can and read them through.
Regards
Pat
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