Gating Technology
For the processing of thermoplastics the predried granulate is melted in the plasticizing unit of an injection molding machine and then conveyed by the screw to the molding via a spreader system. This spreader system is also called a gating system. The primary requirement for the gating system is extremely careful transport of the melt to the molding. On the basis of * the geometry of the molding, * processing-related reasons and * economic aspects the gating system can be divided into the following areas: * hot runner, * cold runner, * sprue and * gate. Strengths * Optimal component quality * no sequential faults * gentle processing of the plastic melt taking into account process and component requirements Gating system of a center console Structure of a gating system A number of demands are placed on a gating system both by the processor and by the raw material supplier. To meet the constant cost pressure, processors attach importance to smooth and optimally automated production...