摘要 |
A method of balancing the flow of a molten polymer containing material in a multi-runner injection mold includes the step of providing a mold body having at least one mold cavity and at least two runners. The first runner includes first and second ends and is connected to a source of molten material. The first runner is connected to a second runner. The second runner is connected to the at least one mold cavity. A stream of a molten polymer containing material flows through the first and second runners. The stream is repositioned in a circumferential direction as it flows from the first runner through the second runner while maintaining continuity between laminates of the stream of the molten material in a radial direction. In this way, a balance is provided for the melt temperatures and material properties of the cross branching runners. An apparatus for producing molded products having balanced thermal, material and flow properties includes a device for repositioning a stream of the molten polymer containing material as it flows from a first runner into at least a second downstream runner. If desired, the stream of molten thermoplastic material can be repositioned by approximately 90 degrees. |