摘要 |
A probe for plastic injection molds and the like measures the separation between mold parts due to pressurization of the molten plastic in the mold cavity. The probe may be connected to a system controller to halt the injection process if excessive separation is detected to thereby prevent damage to the molding apparatus. The mold set-up and/or design may be modified to prevent separation between the mold parts, thereby eliminating flash and potential damage to the molding apparatus. A computer may be coupled to the probe to store, process and display information from the probe concerning separation of the mold parts.
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