PLASTIPEDIA

Thermoplastic characterized by its shine and impact resistance.

Decorative, in which its finish has to be impeccable.

Hole or part of the plastic with negative release. This part of the piece cannot be ejected from the mold without a movement in the mold that frees it, leaving said hole or plastic part free.

Attack produced by certain substances on plastic. Sometimes it can be used to weld or glue plastic to other elements.

Volume loss in plastics when cooling. The plastic piece comes out of the mould at around 45-50º. When cooling, its volume contracts, which can alter the initial measurements. The contraction is considered to have finished 36-48 hours after the piece comes out of the mould. Although in many cases, the difference is imperceptible.

Hollow inside the mould. It can be single-cavity or multi-cavity. Each time the mould is opened and closed, one or more pieces are produced respectively.

Post-coating given to certain types of plastic to give it a chrome-like finish.

Amount of mass contained in a given volume.

The sprue is separated after the injection process.

Degree of release of the figure that allows the extraction of the piece from the mold.

Necessary part of the process where the plastic enters the mould and is channelled to fill the part. It is generally crushed and returned to the production process.

Finished with electro-erosion tool.

The general classification is V0, V1 and V2, with V0 being the most restrictive. Quality of certain plastics with additives to be flame retardant and self-extinguishing.

Additive that prevents or delays plastic from burning.

Contact with edible items is permitted.

High density polyethylene.

When this part remains hot throughout the process, the feed is direct to the piece. It usually leaves a one-point mark on the piece.

Functional, all its measurements must be in dimension.

Finish for industrial parts, smooth surfaces with some visible irregularities.

• Suck
• Filtration burr
• Gust

Standard 3D file types that allow us to view the part, measure, calculate volumes, make prototypes… There are many design programs that work with this type of files: CATIA, Solidworks, Solidedge, etc.

Solution to prevent backflow through mechanisms in the mold that act when opening and closing the mold.

• SUBMARINE
• FAN
• DIRECT…

How the plastic from the sprue enters the cavity:

Additive that is added to the raw material to alter its characteristics such as:

• Color
• Foaming
• Antistatics

Contact with items used in the healthcare sector is permitted.

Aesthetic finish that, when the material to be injected is transparent, allows you to see perfectly through it. Example: magazine racks, brochure holders.

Non-autonomous tool required for the injection process. We fill it with plastic taking the shape of the cavity inside.

Finish given to the surface of the mold.

• Mirror polishing
• Textured
• Industrial…

Steels treated to achieve great hardness on their surface.

Steels with basic hardness for low-run moulds.

Finish for certain aesthetic pieces in which no trace can be seen.

• Steriolithography
• Machining
• Folding

Example that is done prior to the manufacture of the mold to see its operation, measurements, behavior… they can be manufactured in different types:

Solution to prevent backflow through mechanisms in the mold that act through an independent hydraulic system.

Thermoplastic that has been injected several times.

Common part, it is not worth investing in a mold. That investment has already been made and is being attempted to be made profitable by selling it to different clients.

We need to manufacture it because it is not on the market.

Sprue that separates from the piece during the ejection process.

Infusible and insoluble polymers whose shape is permanently fixed.

Plastic that melts at a hot temperature and hardens when cooled, and this process can occur several times.

Steels treated to achieve great hardness throughout their volume.

Chemical finish that gives the piece a certain uniform texture.

Method of gluing pieces together by welding them using microvibrations.

Different regulations that must be complied with in certain sectors.

Alternative system with which we can work with plastic.

Necessary part of the process where the plastic enters the mould and is channelled to fill the part. It is generally crushed and returned to the production process.