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Computer aided manufacturing software.

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centroid

Software; CAM

A point whose coordinates are the average of the coordinates of a given set of points and which for a given planar or three-dimensional figure (as a triangle or sphere) corresponds to the center of ...

check ring

Software; CAM

A check ring is the sliding ring of the non-return valve on the front of the screw. The check ring allows melted plastic to flow forward to the front of the screw during plastication, and prevents ...

chiller

Software; CAM

A chiller is a self-contained system comprised of a refrigeration unit and a coolant circulation mechanism consisting of a reservoir and a pump. Chillers maintain optimal heat balance by constantly ...

surface

Software; CAM

A rectangular surface defined by a grid of points which represent the control points of a NURBS definition of a surface. (NURBS is a Non-Uniform Rational B Spline, a common mathematical ...

restricted gate

Software; CAM

A restricted gate is a small opening between the cavity and runner in an injection mold. The gate breaks cleanly after each part is made to assist part recovery.

rib

Software; CAM

A rib is a long, thin intersecting wall that is used to reinforce the outer walls of the plastic part.

short shot

Software; CAM

A short shot is the incomplete filling of a mold cavity which results in the production of an incomplete part.

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