Through-shot Horizontal Turntable Injection Molding Machine(or simplyThrough-shot Horizontal Turntable Injection Molder)
I. Definition and Characteristics
1. Definition:
• A through-shot horizontal turntable injection molding machine is a specialized type of injection molding equipment that combines a horizontal turntable design with a through-shot injection system.
• This type of machine is typically used for producing multi-color or multi-material injection-molded parts, such as automotive interior components and electronic product housings.
2. Characteristics:
• Horizontal Turntable Design: The turntable is horizontally positioned, with molds mounted on it and capable of rotating around a central axis. This design allows for easy switching of molds or injection positions during the molding process, enabling multi-color or multi-material injection.
• Through-shot Injection System: The injection system can penetrate through the entire turntable to directly inject molten plastic into the molds. This design enhances injection accuracy and efficiency while reducing material waste.
• High Production Efficiency: Due to its ability to perform multi-color or multi-material injection simultaneously or sequentially, this machine typically offers high production efficiency.
• Flexibility: The machine's parameters, such as turntable rotation speed and injection settings, can be adjusted to meet the production requirements of different parts.
II. Working Principle
1. Mold Installation and Positioning:
• Molds required for injection molding are installed on the turntable and accurately positioned.
2. Turntable Rotation and Injection Preparation:
• The turntable begins to rotate, moving the molds to the injection position.
• The injection system prepares for injection, including heating the plastic raw material and adjusting the injection pressure.
3. Injection Process:
• The injection system injects molten plastic into the molds.
• Multiple injections can be performed as needed to achieve multi-color or multi-material injection effects.
4. Part Ejection and Turntable Rotation:
• After injection is complete, the molded parts are ejected from the molds.
• The turntable continues to rotate, moving the next mold to the injection position for the next injection cycle.
III. Application Areas
1. Automotive Industry:
• Used for producing automotive interior components, such as instrument panels and door panels, which often require multi-color or multi-material injection for aesthetic and functional purposes.
2. Electronics Industry:
• Employed in manufacturing electronic product housings, such as mobile phone cases and tablet computer cases, which demand high-precision injection and the combination of multiple materials.
3. Other Industries:
• Also applicable to producing toys, household items, and other parts that require multi-color or multi-material injection.