How does uniform wall thickness improve Pet Preform Mould design? Building a unified wall is one of the most important decisions engineers make when designing plastic parts. The nominal wall affects the overall size, part performance, and manufacturing requirements of the part. Proper wall thickness is just one of the key design elements that must maintain high standards for proper operation of the injection molding process. This article discusses the importance of maintaining a uniform wall thickness and the inability to maintain this design feature. Why keep a uniform wall thickness? Once a uniform wall thickness is established, it is important to be consistent. Maintaining a uniform wall thickness allows the plastic to flow most evenly through the part, allowing for optimum processing. In addition, plastic is essentially a poor thermal conductor. By maintaining a uniform wall thickness, the part will cool as evenly as possible. Injection molding is a pressure-driven process where molten polymer will take the path of least resistance. When the wall thickness changes, the molten polymer preferentially flows to the thicker wall. This results in air retention, weld formation, and filling mode imbalance. Effect of non-uniform wall thickness Uneven wall thickness can cause serious design, appearance and structural problems, as well as overall failure of the part. The designer needs to take a holistic approach to reducing the wall thickness of the part before making a decision. Not considering uniform walls early in the design phase can greatly damage the manufacturing process: shrinking the processing window or making parts impossible. The following are features that a non-uniform wall thickness may have on a part. appear The varying wall thickness has a great influence on the appearance of China Pet Bottle. Varying wall thickness can result in undesirable physical features such as warpage, sinking, and appearance problems such as streamlines.
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