09.Part Deformation & Warp

Part warp after mold is one of  the most challenge task in injection molding. the general solution for it is using the windage(an additional steel left  for the possible part shape tuning after mold trial) calculated by MF or by experience(similar mold built before).

There are several factors that could cause a part to distort.
When considering the contributors to warpage, it is convenient to identify shrinkage due to:

  • Variation in shrinkage from region to region (differential shrinkage).
  • Temperature differences from one side of the mold to the other (differential cooling).
  • Variations in the magnitude of shrinkage in directions parallel and perpendicular to the material orientation direction (orientation effects).

Each of these types of shrinkage will contribute to the total warpage of the product.

Differential Shrinkage
This type of shrinkage is often caused by variation in crystalline content and volumetric shrinkage. The following figure shows a thin rib attached to a thick top. In general, the cooling rate of the top will be lower than that of the thin section. The top will have increased crystalline content and therefore, will shrink more and cause the warpage shown.

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The following figure (a) shows saddle warping of a centrally gated disk with high shrinkage around the gate. Conversely, if the shrinkage is higher around the outer part of the disk, the resulting warpage may cause the disk to dome, shown in (b).

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Differential Cooling
Shrinkage due to differential temperature typically results in bowing of the component, as shown in the figure below. Usually this type of shrinkage is due to poor cooling system design.

While the part is in the mold, temperature differences from one side of the mold to the other cause variations in shrinkage through the thickness of the component. In addition to this, any temperature differences at ejection will cause further warpage as both sides of the part cool to room temperature.

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Orientation Effects

Orientation causes variation in the magnitude of shrinkage in directions parallel and perpendicular to the material orientation direction. This type of shrinkage can produce warpage similar to that of differential shrinkage. Figure (a) below shows the warpage when parallel shrinkage is greater than perpendicular shrinkage. On the other hand doming can be produced if the perpendicular shrinkage is higher than parallel shrinkage, see (b).

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The corner  Effects

For the part with a long deep closed shape, the cooling  in the corners area was not as effect as in the other area, high heat concentration is often seen after molding, which cause serious warp as shown below:

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The Design Example I:

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The Design Example II:

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The Design Example III:

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01.Confirming Part Data

02. The Overall Design,Mold Base and Settin

03.The Shape Forming Component

04.Feeding & Gating System

05. Undercut Releasing System

06. Ejection System

07.Supporting System        

08. Cooling & Heating System

09. Venting

10. Hot Runner System

11.Safety Switch/Data Code/Hydraulic /pneumatic System