Manufacturing

Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials, components or parts into finished goods that meet the expectations and needs of consumers.

12Categories 27838Terms

Add a new term

Contributors in Manufacturing

Become a Contributors

Manufacturing > Plastic injection molding

proportional limit

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The greatest stress which a material is capable of sustaining without deviation from proportionality of stress and strain. (Hooke's Law).

continuous service temperature

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The highest temperature at which a material can perform reliably in long term application - as defined by the manufacturer.

yield elongation

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The increase in distance between two gauge marks at a yield point divided by the original distance between the marks. A zero value indicates that it measured less than one.

break elongation

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The increase in distance between two gauge marks at the break point divided by the original distance between the marks. A zero value in the field indicates that it measured less ...

multi-shot molding

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The injection of two-or-three materials, in sequence, into a single mold during a single molding cycle. The injection molding machine is equipped with two-or-three plasticators. ...

stationary platen

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

The large front plate of an injection molding press to which the front plate of the mold is secured. This platen does not move during normal operation.