Injection Molding Cycle
Interactive simulator
P1
Clamping
P2
Injection
P3
Packing
P4
Cooling
P5
Ejection
INJECTION UNIT
CLAMPING UNIT
Hopper
Heater bands
Nozzle
Fixed half
Moving half
Cooling channels
Reciprocating screw
Clamping
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0.0 / 30s
0.5×
1×
2×
4×
Phase 1 — Clamping
The two halves of the mold close and clamp shut with massive force, sealing the cavity against the upcoming injection pressure.
Molten
Solidified
Pellets
Coolant
Heaters