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Allegheny York recently took delivery on a 1997 JSW 310 Metric Ton Injection Press which replaced a 1989 Nissei 360 Metric Ton Injection Press.
Tonnage......................................310 metric tons
Shot Size.....................................27 oz
Tie Bar Distance........................24.80" x 24.80"
Min Mold Thickness.................9.84"
Max Mold Thickness.................20.87"
Daylight.....................................43.31"
Clamp Stroke.............................22.44"

Special thanks to T.L. Jackson Construction Inc. for their great delivery services. https://gcsbuilt.com/

An injection mold is a tool used in the injection molding process to create plastic parts. It is made of two halves, called the mold cavity and the mold core, which are held together by a clamp force. The mold cavity is the negative shape of the part to be molded, and the mold core is the positive shape. The plastic material is heated and melted, and then injected into the mold cavity under pressure. The plastic cools and hardens in the mold cavity, and the mold is then opened and the part is ejected.

Injection molds are typically made of steel, aluminum, or composite materials. The choice of material depends on the size and complexity of the part, the number of parts to be produced, and the cost of the mold.

Injection molds are expensive to make, but they can produce large quantities of parts quickly and efficiently. They are used to produce a wide variety of plastic parts, including toys, appliances, automotive parts, and medical devices.

Here are the steps involved in the injection molding process:

Plastic material is heated and melted. The plastic material is typically in the form of granules or pellets. It is fed into a hopper and then heated to a temperature where it melts.
The molten plastic is injected into the mold cavity. The molten plastic is injected into the mold cavity under pressure. The pressure is necessary to force the plastic into all of the details of the mold cavity.
The plastic cools and hardens in the mold cavity. The plastic cools and hardens in the mold cavity. The cooling time depends on the type of plastic and the thickness of the part.
The mold is opened and the part is ejected. The mold is opened and the part is ejected. The part is then ready for further processing, such as painting or assembly.

Injection molding is a versatile process that can be used to produce a wide variety of plastic parts. It is a high-volume production process that can produce parts quickly and efficiently.