Injection molding is a commonly used process for manufacturing products that have complex geometries. It uses high pressure to inject melted Elastollan into a metal mold, which gives the final part or product its shape.
First, Elastollan pellets are fed into a hopper located at the rear of the injection unit. The pellets are then driven forward into the barrel of the injection unit by a screw. As the Elastollan pellets are pushed along the barrel’s interior, they are gradually heated and form a melt pool in front of the screw. This melt pool is referred to as a “shot.”
Once the required shot size is formed and the mold is closed, the shot is injected into the mold under high pressure. After injection, the part is allowed to cool inside the mold cavity until it has solidified. The part is then ejected upon the mold reopening.
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