注塑模具KNIT LINES.docVIP

KNIT LINES (WELDS) Knit lines can be defined as the inability of two or more flow fronts to ``knittogether, or weld, during the molding process. This normally occurs around holes orobstructions and causes locally weak areas in the molded part. Machine Low Barrel Temperature Explanation: When barrel temperatures are too low, the material will not be heated to the proper temperature for adequate flow. The material will push slowly into the mold and the flow fronts that form around obstructions will not be hot enough to reunite after they travel around those obstructions. Solution: Increasing the barrel temperatures will allow the flow fronts to stay hotter longer and knit better when they reunite. It is practically impossible to eliminate knit lines once they are formed but they can be minimized. Inadequate Back Pressure Explanation: The back pressure control is used to impart a resistance to the molten material being prepared in the barrel for the upcoming cycle. This resistance is used to help preheat the material and also control the density of the melt before it is injected into the mold. If the back pressure setting is too low, the material may not be brought to the proper temperature and the knit line areas will be more evident due to their inability to reunite. Solution: Increase the back pressure to raise the melt temperature and improve the ability for the fronts to unite. This is best accomplished by starting at the minimum of 50 psi and increasing in 10-psi increments until the knit lines improve. Do not exceed 300 psi. The higher the back pressure, the hotter the plastic, and excessive back pressure will thermally degrade the plastic. Injection Pressure 0r Speed Too Low Explanation: If the injection speed or pressure is too low, the molten plastic will not be pushed into the mold cavity fast enough to fill and knit at converging flow fronts because it cools down and solidifies too soon. Solution: Increase the injection pressure or speed. While these two