Flashing

Suggested Corrective Actions

Machine

  • Change cut-over point.
  • Decrease cycle time.
  • Increase clamp tonnage.
  • Lower material melt temperature.
  • Move mold to larger machine.
  • Reduce feed setting or cushion.
  • Reduce injection boost pressure.
  • Reduce injection hold pressure.
  • Reduce injection hold time.
  • Reduce material feed setting.

Material

  • Check for high moisture content.
  • Switch to material with stiffer flow.

Mold

  • Align or adjust mold.
  • Check mold closure.
  • Examine mold for contamination on mating surfaces.
  • Improve mold venting.
  • Reduce mold temperature.