AN INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MELT FLOW IN A MELT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

摘要

According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for controlling melt flow through a portion of the melt distribution network. A flow control device is provided. The flow control device comprises a body defining: a mixer configured to be positioned in a conduit for providing a path of flow for melt such that the mixer traverses substantially the whole cross-section of the path of flow; a temperature control portion associated with the mixer for actively controlling temperature of the mixer.