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Mold design
Mold venting: a little-discussed but highly effective setting
If the air in the cavity can't escape, you'll see burn marks, short shots or inconsistent filling. Vent location, size and the "increase speed/pressure first" trap.
Mold designHot runner or cold runner? A decision guide
A comparison of the two systems in terms of cost, cycle time, waste and material, and which one fits which situation.
Mold designNew mold trial (T1) checklist: before mounting, on the machine, and afterward
A practical checklist, from preparation to reporting, that reduces time and material loss during a mold trial.