This is a continuation of the discussion from Part 1, 2 and 3. Let us start with a quick summary: Unlike metals, plastics are not capable of withstanding long-term stresses. A significant number of failures occur due to long term stresses. These long-term stresses can result from: Willful disregard of this inherent characteristics of the …
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Part 1 and 2 Summary This is a continuation of the discussion from Part 1 and Part 2. Let us start with a quick summary: Unlike metals, plastics are not capable of withstanding long-term stresses. A significant number of failures occur due to long term stresses. These long-term stresses can result from: Willful disregard of …
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Practical Adherence to Design Rules – a Matter of Choice? Part 2 Part 1 Summary This is a continuation of the discussion from part 1. Let us start with a quick summary: Unlike metals, plastics are not capable of withstanding long-term stresses. A significant number of failures occur due to long term stresses. These long-term …
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Practical Adherence to Design Rules – a Matter of Choice? So, you have designed successful parts with sharp inside corners, uneven walls, thick ribs, low draft angles, etc. Based on this, you feel strict compliance to these rules may be an overkill. You further feel that taking care of these design requirements adds unnecessary time …
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Injection molding is one of the most widely used processes for fabrication of plastic parts. The injection molding process requires the injection molding machine, raw plastic, and the mold. The raw plastic is melted in the injection molding machine and then poured into the mold where it is allowed to cool and solidify. The melted …
