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Computer aided manufacturing software.

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Unbalanced flow

Software; CAM

Unbalanced flow occurs when polymer melt completely fills some flow paths in the mould before other flow paths have filled.

Uni-directional flow

Software; CAM

Uni-directional flow is flow in one direction, with a straight flow front, during the filling phase. This is desirable because it improves the mechanical properties and quality of the part. Flow ...

Voids are caused by the plastic pulling away from the middle of the part as the molten plastic cools. The problem is material shrinkage during the cooling phase. Voids are a cosmetic defect if the ...

Warpage

Software; CAM

Warpage is a part defect caused by a non-uniform change of internal stresses.

Mould

Software; CAM

The mould is the steel tool used on the injection moulding machine. The mould acts as a heat exchanger in which the molten thermoplastic solidifies to the shape defined by the cavity.