Troubleshooting

Flash on the parting line

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Possible Cause Possible Solution
Excessive injection pressure causes mold to part. Verify the injection fill time.

Decrease final injection speed.

Reduce back pressure

Move transfer point back

Increase clamp pressure.

Melt temperature is too high. Reduce nozzle temperature

Reduce front barrel zone temperature

Reduce back pressure

Reduce screw RPM's.

Decrease mold temperature

Mold function is incorrect. Make sure mold faces are in correct alignment

Remove foreign matter from mold faces

Decrease size of vents

Decrease mold temperature.

Check platens for square.


Mold release agent causing flash on part.        
Mold surface lubricant should not be used