Plastic Injection Molding - Cracks

[MerDeNomsX12]

I have a supplier who is threatening to shut down our production line because they are having cracks in their final product with the injection molding process. What part of the process could cause this issue?

 

[MacGyverS2000]

Wouldn't the location of the cracks be an important bit of info? Is it near a boss or a rib? Is it in the middle of an extremely thin/thick section?

Dan - Owner

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[Pud]

Polymer used? Plus above...

http://www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

 

[patprimmer]

I suspect it is the part of your process that is not controlled within acceptable parameters.

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[MerDeNomsX12]

Thank you.

 

[Pud]

The reasons are many - most are problems which will be associated with a specific polymer (e.g. PC and cold tool/solvents, etc)

Is this an existing product with a sudden problem?

Rgds

Harry

http://www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

 

[MacGyverS2000]

What do you know... we solved the problem by asking questions and giving no answers.

I feel like a manager!

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com