Gate location design in injection molding of an automobile junction box with integral hinges

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 140, Issue 1-3 SPEC., 2003, Pages 110-115

  Kim, H S ^a   Son, J S ^b   Im, Y T ^c  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

^b Mold and Die Development Department   (South Korea)

^c Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Gate location design; Hesitation effect; Injection molding; Integral hinge; Junction box; Short shot

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT; FLOW PATTERNS; HINGES; POLYETHYLENES; POLYPROPYLENES; PRODUCT DESIGN;

INTEGRAL HINGES;

INJECTION MOLDING;

EID: 0041909980     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-0136(03)00700-3     Document Type: Conference Paper

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