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The problems with injection
The injection machine is a great tool to raise awareness about plastic pollution and demonstrate the plastic recycling process. However if you need to produce many parts, the process can be a little slow and difficult.
Here are the main problems in my opinion:
-Molds are hard to attach to the machine ---> Often get clogged up by molten plastic, making the assembly difficult and require cleaning between each cycle
-Unmolding takes time---> Threaded mold connectors create undercut shapes, making unmolding difficult
Here are the specifications that the upgrade system must achieve:
1- Allow molds to be attached and detached from the machine in 1 movement 2- Reduce uncomfortable position for the operator 3- Reduce production waste 4- Be usable with gloves easily 5- Reduce cycle time 6- Do not require cleaning between each cycle
The trick is to use a brass garden hose connector, available in gardening and home improvement store, to easily connect your mold ans be more efficient!