Design of a Multi Microinjection Molding Module for Thermoplastic Polymer

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A new concept of microinjection molding module was designed and presented. The module was designed as a multi microinjection module, which is matched with a vertical injection molding machine (IMM) and can be applied to usual IMMs. A planetary gear pump was integrated in this module to complete the multi microinjection molding(MμIMM)。The module is fixed between the stationary platen and the mold of IMM. The plasticizing unit of the IMM provides the melt and initial pressure for the multi microinjection molding module. With this module, a usual IMM could be upgraded to a precise microinjection machine and has the capability of precise metering for the microinjection molding.

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January 2012

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