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The Cooling Water Distribution Manifold The number of hoses connected to the water distribution manifold influences the rate at which water flows through the mold cooling system. Discover more at www.krusetraining.com Mounted on both the fixed and movable platens of a molding machine, a water distribution manifold plays an indispensable role in the injection molding process. It is meticulously engineered to effectively distribute cooling water throughout the mold, a critical factor in controlling the mold's temperature. The manifold’s essential purpose is to guarantee a consistent flow of water, a crucial element in ensuring the mold is uniformly cooled. This uniformity is not just a matter of process efficiency but also a key factor in upholding the quality and consistency of the final product. Although the manifold's design and configuration can be tailored to suit the specific needs of the molding machine and the mold, its core function of improving product quality and enhancing the process's efficiency remains steadfast. #injectionmolding, #plasticsindustry, #moldmaking, #molding, #moldingdefects #plasticinjectionmolding, #plastics, #plasticsengineering, #molddesign, #partdesign, #moldex3d, #Spritzguss, #plastics, #plasticinjectionmolding, #plasticsengineering, #partdesign #arburg,#kunststofftechnik #kunststoffe ,#seminar, #kunststoffindustrie, #polymers,#moldmaking, #moulding,#mouldmaking,#mouldmaker
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8moThis is a great write up on why water lines are critical in plastic injection molds. To add onto this, where you channel your water plays an important role in cooling your core and cavity blocks. Water lines can be quite complex, and with the addition of additive manufacturing, high-performance molding is possible with previously impossible subtractive methods of machining. Before I got out of mold making, we were experimenting with water lines that required complicated angles and compound angles, to get as much as the water around the critical molding areas as possible. Through testing, we were able to push our molds to the extreme with cycle time providing a faster ROI and enhanced part repeatablility.