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Mold Shrinkage
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------*Scope:*
Mold shrinkage is the shrinkage of the polymer as it cools after the
molding process. It is typically used to properly machine injection
molds so that final part dimensions are as desired. Mold shrinkage can
be dependant upon the molding parameters used - often the extremes of
the processing range for the material plus a midrange value are tested.
*Test Procedure:*
The length or diameter of the cavity is measured depending on shape of
mold. Test specimens are molded under specified conditions. The parts
cool and after 48 hours, the molded parts are measured and the shrinkage
is calculated. Intertek PTL molds for a 5" x 5" x 0.125" plaque (128 x

128 x 3.2mm), a 4" x 0.125" disk (114 x 3.2mm) and an end gated 5" x
0.5" x 0.125" flame bar (128 x 12.7 x 3.2mm) have been measured and can
be used for mold shrinkage evaluations. The molding is done by an
approved outside source.
*Specimen size:*
Enough resin to mold the required samples.
*Data:*
Mold shrinkage is calculated as inches per inch (or percent or mm per
mm) for the specified dimensions and conditions.
*Equipment Used:*
Injection Molds
Digital micrometers
Digital calipers
Weighted digital drop gauge

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