Injection Moulding Definition And Steps

Question 1

Injection Moulding Definition

Answer 1

The injection or pushing of a hot material into a mould to produce replicas of the mould shape

Question 2

Step 1

Answer 2

Plastic or powder granules are fed from the hopper into a hollow steel barrel

Question 3

Step 2

Answer 3

The heaters melt the plastic as the screw moves it along towards the mould

Question 4

Step 3

Answer 4

Once the plastic has been melted, it is forced into a mould by a hydraulic system

Question 5

Step 4

Answer 5

Pressure is maintained on the mould until it has cooled enough to open