Wholesale Custom Clear Plastic Molding

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Packaging & Delivery

Product Description

Product Attributes

Brand: Jinggong

Place Of Origin: China

Processing Service: Moulding

Plastic Molding Process Type: Mould

Packaging & Delivery

Selling Units	:	Piece/Pieces
Package Type	:	Carton or pallet
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Product Description

Polycarbonate (PC) is a popular thermoplastic material known for its excellent clarity, impact resistance, and heat stability. Clear Injection Molding is a manufacturing process that involves injecting molten PC into a mold to create various shapes and components with a transparent finish. Here's a brief overview of the process:

1. Material preparation: The polycarbonate pellets are first heated and melted in an injection molding machine to a temperature around 260-285°C (490-545°F). This ensures the plastic is in a fluid state suitable for molding.

2. Injection molding machine: The melted PC is fed into an injection molding machine, which consists of a barrel containing the hot melt and a plunger that pushes the material into the mold.

3.Mold design: A two-part mold is used for clear parts, typically made of steel or aluminum, with precise cavities to form the desired shape. One part is called the male mold, and the other is the female mold. The mold is designed to have a smooth surface to minimize any imperfections in the final product.

4. Clamping: The mold halves are closed under high pressure, usually by hydraulic clamps, to maintain a tight seal and ensure proper filling of the mold cavity.

5. Injection: The molten PC is injected into the mold at high speed, filling the cavities and forcing out any air bubbles through venting channels. The mold is then cooled, and the material solidifies.

6. Curing and cooling: After the material has cooled and solidified, the mold halves are opened, and the part is ejected. It may be removed from the mold with a mold release agent if necessary.

7. Post-molding treatments: To enhance clarity and remove any surface defects, the part might undergo processes like polishing, buffing, or chemical etching. Additionally, it may be annealed (heated and slowly cooled) to relieve internal stresses that could cause warping.

8. Quality control: Each molded part is inspected for defects, such as discoloration, warping, or surface flaws, before being approved for use.

Clear polycarbonate injection molded parts find applications in a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, packaging, medical devices, and consumer goods due to their transparency, durability, and lightweight nature.