2. Injection unit
2.1 What we expect from an injection unit
The injection unit designates the constructive solutions which ensure the functions relating to the melting and transfer of the molten material.
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
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Bibliography
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Forum International de la Plasturgie, takes place every three years in Lyon : http://www.f-i-p.com
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Standards and norms
- Plastics and rubber machinery – Compression molding and transfer molding machines – Safety instructions. - EN 2892 - Août 2014
- Description of injection moulding machines. - EUROMAP 1 - 1983
- Injection molding machines – Mould fixing and connection dimensions. - EUROMAP 2 - 1996
- Injection molding machines – Determination of the actual injection efficiency. - EUROMAP 4 - 1994
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