2017-02-08 22:07 GMT-03:00 Gregg Eshelman <[email protected]>:

> Injection molding thermoplastic, thermoset plastic or RTV silicone?
> Each requires a different approach to mold heating and cooling.
> Thermoplastics get shot into hot molds. Then the mold is cooled just
> enough so that the parts won't distort when they're ejected.
> Thermoset plastics need different mold temperatures during injection, then
> (IIRC) the mold temp is increased to the point where the plastic sets, and
> the mold doesn't have to be cooled as much before ejection because
> thermosets don't melt a second time.
>

Forgot to answer this message that falled into the spam folder for some
reason. It's going to be PVC so it's in the thermoplastic category.


> An LCNC based process control would make such operations easier by having
> machine profiles for each mold and material combination's heat/cool cycle.
>
> On this list we've seen some non-machining uses for LCNC, like an
> automated induction heat treating system for engine camshafts. No reason it
> can't be put to use controlling injection mold temperatures.
>

Indeed, I'm the guy of the heat treating machine :).


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