Categorization of Failures in Polymer Rapid Tools Used for Injection Molding
Background—Polymer rapid tooling (PRT) inserts for injection molding (IM) are a cost-effective method for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. However, PRT inserts lack the robustness of steel inserts, leading to progressive deterioration and failure. This causes quality issues and re...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Processes |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/7/1/17 |