Injection Unit Functions Flashcards
What are the clamp unit functions?
Opens mold Closes mold Safety interlock Ejects parts Mold hight Core movement
What are the main injection unit functions?
Causes plastic to flow Pressurizes the plastic Holds nozzle against sprue bushing Turns the screw Regulates back psi Decompresses the melt
What are the 4 basic mechanical elements?
Tank
Pumps
Valves
Actuators
The 3 basic hydraulic principles?
Movement is caused by oil flow
Rate of oil flow determines speed
Resistance to oil flow determines psi
Movement:oil flow controlled
Force or psi:psi controlled
What Are the three main feedstocks or sources?
Petroleum
Natural gas
Agriculture
What is a monomer?
One
What is a polymen?
Many
What is a thermalplastic?
It is materials pliable with heat
What is a thermoset?
Set with heat
What is a homopolymer?
A polymer is formed by the polymerization of a single monomer
What is a copolymer?
A polymer formed by the polymerization of a single monomer
What is a blend?
A blend is two or more homopolymers are mixed together after polymerization
What are types of degration?
Thermal and chemical
What are additives that are used to fine tune a polymers properties?
Colorants Release agents Anti-static agents Blowing agent Flame retardents Stabilizers
Define regrind
Plastic that has been processed one or more times