I received this question from a frequent blog contributor, and believe it makes a good discussion on decoupled processes...
Milan
On some of our machines, we can adjust the hold velocity. How should this feature be used when molding a decoupled II process.
My Response
Before I respond, I want to relate the general attributes of this process:
- A process that uses one injection speed to fill - whenever possible
- The mold fills 95 to 98 percent full during first stage
- All cavities are short shot during first stage
- First stage fill is velocity-controlled and not pressure limited
- Second stage pack is pressure-controller and not velocity limited
- Process uses only 20 to 80 percent of the machine’s available shot size
- The final cushion is approximately 10 percent of the overall shot size
Additional Thoughts
Always make sure you understand the specific controls on your machines. In some cases, the 2nd stage velocity is actually a limit rather than an actual setting. In this case, you should set the speed near the maximum so that 2nd stage pack does not become velocity-limited.
-Andy
Hello Andy.
And when I should adjust hold pressure velocity?
For what is good this feature? For DIII molding?
Milan