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Boss

Software; CAM

A boss is a raised projection in a moulded part that usually has a hole in it to provide additional material for supporting a mechanical fastener, such as a screw.

Compressibility model

Software; CAM

Heated plastics are compressible. The compressibility of a material affects the volume of plastic required to produce a finished part. A compressibility model describes the relationships between ...

Clamp force

Software; CAM

Clamp force is the force required to hold the mould closed while an opposing pressure is exerted by the plastic injected into the cavity.

Closed volume

Software; CAM

A closed volume is a group of surfaces connected together to form a polyhedron. A closed volume has no free edges. The structure is used to form inserts and the mould boundary. See also Free Edges.

A cheque ring is the sliding ring of the non-return valve on the front of the screw. The cheque ring allows melted plastic to flow forward to the front of the screw during plastication, and prevents ...

Chiller

Software; CAM

A chiller is a self-contained system comprised of a refrigeration unit and a coolant circulation mechanism consisting of a reservoir and a pump. Chillers maintain optimal heat balance by constantly ...

Clamp capacity

Software; CAM

Clamp capacity is a measure of the largest projected area of cavities and runners that an injection moulding machine can safely hold closed at full moulding pressure.