INJECTION MOLD P5 3 5 Venting
When the melted plastic fills the mold, it displaces the air. The displaced air must be removed quickly, or it may ignite the plastic and cause a characteristic burn, or it may restrict the flow of the melt into the mold cavity, resulting in incomplete filling. For venting the air from the cavity, slots can be milled, usually opposite the gate. The slots usually range from 0.001 to 0.002 in. deep and from 3/8 to 1 in. wide. Additional venting is provided by the clearance between KO pins and their holes. Note that the gate location is directly related to the consideration of proper venting.
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