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Injection moulding is the process of taking granular plastic and making components from it by injecting the molten plastic into a mould.
The granular plastic is fed by gravity from a hopper into a heated barrel. As the granules are slowly pushed forward by a screw-type plunger, the plastic is forced into a heated chamber called the barrel where it is melted. As the plunger advances, the melted plastic is forced through a nozzle that seats against the mould sprue bushing, allowing it to enter the mould cavity through a gate and runner system. The mould remains at a set temperature so the plastic can solidify almost as soon as the mould is filled.
For a better understanding of the process take a look at the various videos on Youtube regarding the basics of injection moulding.
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