The author stresses the importance of calculating shot volume to ensure that the barrel of a molding machine has enough capacity to make a full shot. He adds that moldmaker should also calculate ...
Don't put a new mold into an injection machine and find out there's not enough barrel capacity for a full shot.
Injection Molding: How Backpressure Adjustments Influence Shot Size Bottom line: Take the time to do the shot-size calculations. True, it’s a pain to do and double-check, but otherwise you are inviting Murphy to your party and he won’t be bearing gifts. If all this is too much, email...