Due to rising material costs and the inability to use regrind, the benefits of direct gating with runnerless molding have become more compelling. For molders considering a transition to this niche market, LSR can be a challenging manufacturing process and learning experience due to the material's viscosity characteristics and unique chemistry. Where thermoplastic injection molding accomplishes runnerless molding with a hot runner, LSR injection molders accomplish the same goal with a cold deck.
Agenda:
- The requirements and concepts of LSR injection molding
- How LSR injection molding differs from traditional thermoplastic injection molding
- The benefits of runnerless molding and reducing waste with cold deck technology
- Key considerations and unique features required by cold deck design for successful runnerless molding
