模具专业英语 教学课件 作者 王浩钢 14456第6章.pptVIP

Lesson 6 Runner 　　The runner is a channel machined into the mould plate to connect the sprue with the entrance to the impression. The wall of the runner channel must be smooth to prevent any restriction to flow. 　　Also, as the runner has to be removed with the molding, there must be no machine marks left which would tend to retain the runner in the mould plate. 　　To ensure that these points are met, it is desirable for the mould designer to specify that the runner is polished ‘in line of draw’. 　　There are some other considerations for the designer to bear in mind: (i) the shape of the cross section of the runner; (ii) the size of the runner; (iii) the runner layout. Runner cross-section shape  　　The cross-sectional shape of the runner used in a mould is usually one of four forms (Figure 6-1): (a) fully round, (b) trapezoidal, (c) modified trapezoidal and (d) hexagonal. 　　The criterion of efficient runner design is that the runner should provide a maximum cross-section area from the standpoint of pressure transfer and a minimum contact on the periphery from the standpoint of heat transfer①. 　　The ratio of cross-sectional area to periphery will, therefore, give a direct indication of the efficiency of the runner design; the higher the value the greater the efficiency. Ratios for various types of runner section are given in Figure 6-2. 　　As can be seen, the round and square types of runner are the two most satisfactory designs from this standpoint; whereas the ratios exhibited by the semicircular and rectangular types make their use generally undesirable. Runner size 　　When deciding the size of the runner the designer must consider the following factors: (i) the wall section and volume of the molding; (ii) the distance of the impression from the main runner or sprue; (iii) runner cooling considerations; (iv) the range of mould maker’s cutters available; (v) the plastics material to be used. Runner layout 　　The layout of the runner system will depen