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2. Injection unit
2.1 Constructive functions and solutions
The injection unit includes functions for melting and transferring the melt.
This paragraph reviews these functions and briefly considers the solutions available to achieve them.
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Continuous or discontinuous feeding of pellets to the press
The pellets are fed continuously via an automatic or manual hopper.
Sequentially fed manual systems are generally reserved for special machines.
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Melt matter by supplying energy in mechanical or thermal form
Plasticizing is the process of transforming a powdery, or...
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